TSX:2311 6 February 2026

ASE Technology stock jumps 7% after $3.2 billion advanced-packaging target; Monday in focus

Shares of ASE Technology rose 7.2% to T$304.50 Friday after the company projected its advanced chip packaging business would double to $3.2 billion by 2026 and announced an extra $1.5 billion in capital spending for the year. ASE reported unaudited Q4 net income of NT$14.7 billion on revenues of NT$177.9 billion. Taiwan’s market is closed for the weekend; traders await Monday’s open.

6 February 2026

Stock Market·Technology·TSX:2311

Dollar Weakness Boosts Cocoa Futures Amid Mixed Supply and Demand Signals
March 19, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT. Cocoa futures edged higher as a weakening dollar triggered short covering, lifting March ICE NY cocoa by 0.37% and December ICE London cocoa by 0.33%. Early losses followed EU's one-year delay of the deforestation law aimed at regulating agricultural imports, maintaining ample cocoa supplies. However, support came from a 3.7% drop in Ivory Coast cocoa shipments, the world's largest producer, and shrinking ICE cocoa inventories hitting an 8.25-month low. Optimistic West African crop forecasts contrast with weak global demand, highlighted by disappointing US Halloween chocolate sales and significant declines in Asian and European cocoa processing. The US lifted tariffs on cocoa and other commodities from Brazil, affecting pricing dynamics. Overall, cocoa markets balance reduced supply arrivals and inventory drawdowns against muted demand and regulatory delay.