TSMC stock hits a fresh high in Taipei — what traders watch before the next leg
TAIPEI, Jan 20, 2026, 07:47 (GMT+8) — Premarket Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co edged toward record highs on Tuesday, buoyed by a late-session rally that pushed the Taipei benchmark to fresh peaks. TSMC (2330.TW) holds a commanding weight in Taiwan’s index and is a key player in the AI hardware supply chain. Its movements often signal to both local funds and offshore investors how demand for cutting-edge chips is shaping up. The timing feels off. Global markets have displayed bouts of risk aversion linked to new tariff threats, which can drag down pricey tech stocks even if company updates