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TSMC Stock Hits Record After Taiwan Opens the Buying Door for Funds

TSMC Stock Hits Record After Taiwan Opens the Buying Door for Funds

TSMC shares closed at a record NT$2,185 in Taipei Friday, up 5.05%, after Taiwan eased single-stock limits for local equity funds and active ETFs. The rule change allows these funds to invest up to 25% in companies like TSMC, which makes up over 40% of the market. TSMC also announced a new A13 chip roadmap and expanded U.S. packaging plans. MediaTek and UniMicron shares also rose sharply.
24 April 2026
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Taiwan stocks week ahead: Taiex at lofty levels as U.S. jobs and AI jitters hit tech

Taiwan stocks week ahead: Taiex at lofty levels as U.S. jobs and AI jitters hit tech

Taiwan’s Taiex index closed at 35,414.49 before the Peace Memorial Day holiday, up about 5.38% since Feb. 11, with market value reaching NT$115.41 trillion, the Taiwan Stock Exchange said. Trading resumes Monday after the break. Chip and AI-related stocks remain key movers, while U.S. economic data is expected to drive early-week sentiment. Turnover last Thursday totaled NT$1.14 trillion, according to CNA.
1 March 2026
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Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Margin debt on Taiwan’s stock market reached NT$351 billion, the highest since June 2008, as the Taiex surged past 30,000 points driven by TSMC’s gains. Lawmaker Lin Te-fu warned the index is distorted, with TSMC now over 40% of market value. On Monday, TSMC rose 5.36% to a record NT$1,670, while 749 main-board stocks fell. Trading turnover hit NT$765.8 billion, with foreign investors net sellers.
8 January 2026
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TSMC Stock Today (Dec. 15, 2025): TSM Holds Near $293 as AI Capex Jitters Hit Taiwan Shares and Nvidia-China Demand Grows

TSMC Stock Today (Dec. 15, 2025): TSM Holds Near $293 as AI Capex Jitters Hit Taiwan Shares and Nvidia-China Demand Grows

TSMC shares fell 2.03% to NT$1,450 in Taipei on Monday, while its U.S.-listed ADR held steadier near $292.8. The Taiwan drop followed late-session selling and concerns over AI capital spending after weak U.S. tech guidance. U.S. ADRs reflected more stable sentiment amid ongoing demand signals tied to Nvidia’s China business and recent export policy changes.
15 December 2025
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Taiwan AI Stocks Slide as “AI-Capex Trade” Cools: TSMC Drops 2% and TAIEX Breaks Below 28,000 (Dec. 15, 2025)

Taiwan AI Stocks Slide as “AI-Capex Trade” Cools: TSMC Drops 2% and TAIEX Breaks Below 28,000 (Dec. 15, 2025)

Taiwan’s TAIEX dropped 331.08 points (-1.17%) to 27,866.94 on December 15, 2025, as global tech stocks sold off. TSMC fell 2% to NT$1,450, Hon Hai lost 2.4%, and ASE slid nearly 4%. The selloff followed U.S. tech earnings warnings from Broadcom and Oracle, fueling doubts about AI investment returns. Turnover reached NT$436.78 billion.
15 December 2025
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TSMC Sues Ex-Executive Now at Intel as Taiwan Probes Alleged 2nm Trade‑Secret Leak

TSMC Sues Ex-Executive Now at Intel as Taiwan Probes Alleged 2nm Trade‑Secret Leak

TSMC has sued former senior executive Lo Wei-jen in Taiwan, alleging he may disclose trade secrets to Intel, where he began work in October. Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating possible transfer of advanced chip data. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan rejects the leak claims as “rumor and speculation.” TSMC cites Lo’s non-compete and confidentiality agreements in its case.
25 November 2025
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TSMC Stock Surges on AI Boom and U.S. Expansion: What to Know on Sep 23, 2025

TSMC’s 2025 Crossroads: AI Boom, 2‑nm Chips and Geopolitical Headwinds – What It Means for Investors

TSMC’s Taipei shares hit a record NT$1,370 on Oct. 2, closing at NT$1,365, while U.S. shares touched $292.19. Q2 revenue rose 44% to $30.1 billion, with full-year growth guided at 30%. The company is expanding in Arizona with a $165 billion investment. TSMC maintains most manufacturing in Taiwan despite U.S. pressure for a production split.
6 October 2025
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  • HSBC Spotlights 10 Overlooked Asian Stocks Beyond AI Momentum
    May 20, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. HSBC highlights 10 'forgotten gem' stocks in Asia outside the dominant AI sector, which has fueled gains in Nvidia, TSMC, and Samsung Electronics. The bank warns of concentration risks in the FTSE Asia ex-Japan index, where over half the returns came from just three AI-related firms. HSBC's list features undervalued companies with strong returns, market share growth and solid dividends. Names include Hong Kong Exchange, South Korea's Samyang Foods, Indonesia's PT Telkom, Fuyao Glass Industry, WuXi AppTec, and India's Godrej Properties. These firms benefit from scalable business models, resilient margins, and expanding market positions. HSBC sees potential in sectors overlooked amid AI hype, emphasizing diversification opportunities for investors seeking sustained growth in Asia.

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