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NYSE:UMC News 7 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

UMC stock slides into Monday: what to watch as Taiwan trading reopens

UMC stock slides into Monday: what to watch as Taiwan trading reopens

UMC shares resume trading in Taipei Monday after falling 8.77% Friday; U.S.-listed shares dropped 3.9%. Investors await January sales data on Feb. 5 for signs of demand and pricing. The company projects first-quarter wafer shipments steady, gross margins in the high-20% range, and 2026 capital spending at $1.5 billion. Capacity utilization is expected in the mid-70% range.
2 February 2026
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UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC stock jumps 10% toward a fresh high ahead of United Microelectronics earnings

UMC’s U.S.-listed shares surged about 10% Tuesday, touching a 52-week high of $12.68 before settling near $12.46 in New York trading. No immediate company news explained the move, with attention turning to Wednesday’s quarterly earnings. The jump followed a broader rally in chip stocks and record highs in U.S. markets. UMC’s earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 28.
27 January 2026
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UMC stock jumps near 10% after December sales update as January earnings near

UMC stock jumps near 10% after December sales update as January earnings near

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 11:07 EST — Regular session United Microelectronics’ U.S.-listed shares surged on Wednesday, pushing the Taiwan chipmaker to a fresh 52-week high and putting the stock among the session’s top semiconductor gainers. UMC was up about 9.7% at $8.91 in late morning trade. The move matters because UMC’s monthly sales are one of the first hard reads on foundry demand going into 2026, when investors are trying to pin down whether the industry has truly worked through excess inventory. Chip stocks have also caught a bid this week after upbeat signals elsewhere in the sector, including
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
London, February 7, 2026, 09:41 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group plc shares closed at 4,936 pence on Friday, up 1.09% on the day. The stock traded between 4,838p and 4,985p, with volume of about 1.1 million shares after a 2.6% drop on Thursday. (Share Prices) The moves matter now because Ashtead is preparing to shift its primary listing to New York through its Sunbelt Rentals structure, a change that can alter who owns the stock and where it trades. The company has said the SEC filing that starts the U.S. registration process is expected to become effective on Feb.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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