TSX:2349 2 February 2026

Winbond stock tumbles 8% at the open as Taiwan’s memory trade turns choppy again

Winbond shares fell 8.2% to T$118.0 in early Taipei trading Monday, reversing part of last week’s rally. Foreign investors were net sellers over the past five sessions. Macronix dropped 7.9%, while Nanya Technology rose 9.9%. Winbond will hold its Q4 investor briefing on Feb. 10.

2 February 2026

Semiconductors·Stock Market·TSX:2349

Nasdaq, Dow Jones, S&P 500 Face Uncertainty Amid US-Iran Tensions, Surging Oil Prices
April 4, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT. Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 remain fragile despite strong U.S. labor data showing 178,000 jobs added versus 51,000 expected. Surging oil prices climbing nearly 12% this week above $111 per barrel and escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh heavily. Investors grapple with mixed economic signals-robust employment suggests growth but slower wage gains at 3.5% spark inflation concerns. These factors fuel worries that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates higher for longer, dampening market optimism. Volatility persists with 500-1000 point daily swings and Dow futures down 0.2%, reflecting guarded sentiment ahead of upcoming trading sessions. Market participants await a decisive follow-through day to confirm a sustained rally amid this uncertain backdrop.