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UMC Buyback Week Puts Focus on Chip Stock’s Rally

UMC Buyback Week Puts Focus on Chip Stock’s Rally

United Microelectronics Corp is in the spotlight for its buyback as a fresh week starts. The chipmaker’s Taiwan-listed stock surged nearly 20% last week. On Friday, a U.S. filing showed UMC spent NT$406.6 million repurchasing its own shares. The Taiwan Stock Exchange was closed for the weekend and is set to open Monday at 9:00 a.m. in Taipei, with trading until 1:25 p.m.

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    July 10, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in global healthcare are picking up pace, with pharma firms trying to make up for revenue lost to expiring patents. That has ASX healthcare names in focus as possible buyout or partnership targets. Analysts say Big Pharma wants new treatments and fuller pipelines, which could bring more deals. ASX-listed healthcare stocks stand out for growth and innovation, making them attractive. Investors are watching for moves that could shift values and shake up the sector.
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