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TSX:3711.TW News 18 January 2026

ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 19:07 (EST) — Market closed ASE Technology Holding’s shares on the U.S. market ended Friday at $19.41, rising roughly 1.2% to hit a record closing peak. (MacroTrends) The boost matters since ASE operates at the tail end of chip production—handling packaging and testing—where demand shifts quickly as major clients adjust AI server and smartphone strategies.…
18 January 2026
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