Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung Zuoying, the real estate market near the THSR Zuoying Station and TSMC continues to boom, with new pre-sale properties starting directly from 5 million and above. According to statistics from ETtoday Real Estate, the average price of new properties in Zuoying increased by 7.03% in the first half of this year compared to the second half of last year, with pre-sale properties showing a 5.80% increase and existing properties experiencing an 8.83% rise. Due to factors such as advantageous transportation location, complete living infrastructure, and industrial development, it is expected that property prices in Zuoying will continue to rise in the second half of the year.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As of the end of April, Taiwan's total broadband internet users reached 6.827 million, with 2.3 million using cable broadband, achieving a market share of 33.7%, a new high. Major cable TV providers are pushing for high-speed broadband users, while leading broadband provider Chunghwa Telecom introduced new pricing plans to maintain its dominant position. The market is buzzing about the implementation of traffic control and speed reduction measures for high-speed packages to ensure fair usage. With the upcoming summer gaming season, a new wave of broadband installations is expected.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Element Futures pointed out on July 1, 2024, that the Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) continued to fluctuate at a high level, with multiple individual stocks hitting their daily price limit, indicating ample market liquidity. Despite undergoing slight corrections, the index ended the day with a 26-point increase at 23,058 points, while the Taiwan Futures Index rose by 11 points to 22,991 points, with a widening discount of 67.57 points. This is attributed to the decreased net short positions held by major institutional investors and the generally neutral options market sentiment.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to data released by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Gretai Securities Market on July 1, 2024, the non-managerial salary median at United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) surged to NT$3.749 million, nearly 6 times the previous year, taking the top spot among listed companies, while TSMC ranked tenth with NT$2.248 million. UMC's remarkable rise was in contrast to TSMC's drop in the rankings. Out of the top ten companies, eight were from the semiconductor industry. Overall, semiconductor companies dominated the top positions with 15 out of the top 20. While companies like Evergreen Marine had impressive salaries for non-managers in 2023, the decline in profits in 2024 led to a drop in their rankings. As for non-listed companies, Ultra Clean Holdings seized the top spot with NT$2.923 million, followed closely by Original Technology and Nine-Chip Corporation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Etron (Stock Symbol: 3035) joined Intel's wafer outsourcing design alliance on July 1, 2024, marking a gradual recognition of Etron's design solutions by major manufacturers. By seeking HBM capacity and investing in CoAsia SEMI Korea Corporation, Etron ensures its HBM production capacity. With the introduction of Third Party IP, advanced process development has become a team effort, following in TSMC's footsteps. Etron, as the only Taiwanese company in the design service alliance, plays a crucial role in Intel's wafer outsourcing (IFS) design services, showcasing its flexibility in ASIC development. Overall, the market anticipates continued growth in the AI edge computing chip market, with a shift towards specialization and a focus on low latency, high privacy, and real-time capabilities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to the data released by the municipal land offices of the six major cities in Taiwan, there were 13.65 thousand property transactions in the first half of the year, marking a 28% year-on-year increase and reaching a new high in nearly 11 years. The market was driven by factors such as optimistic consumer confidence, the positive impact of government policies, and the peak period for new property transactions. Southern Taiwan showed particularly strong buying sentiment, with Tainan and Kaohsiung breaking historical records. The future market trends will depend on factors such as stock market performance and socio-political stability.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Taipei, July 1, 2024 - The Taiwan Stock Market rose by 0.11% on July 1, with the financial stock index increasing by 0.35%, outperforming the overall market. Leading the gains were multiple banking and financial institutions such as Cathay Financial Holdings, Fubon Financial Holding, and Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co., with some stocks reaching new highs. Analysts predict a positive outlook for the financial sector in the second half of the year, with potential factors including the U.S. election results, Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, and the impacts of AI technology trends on the economy.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's leading kitchen and bathroom manufacturer, Taiwan Sakura (9911), has launched 'SAKURA AI KITCHEN' integrating the latest AI technology with kitchen appliances to revolutionize traditional kitchen living. The AI technology in the kitchen appliances caters to consumer habits, making household cooking more convenient and efficient. The advanced features include AI range hoods, gas stoves, RO water purifiers, microwave steam ovens, dishwasher, and smart faucets, all designed to enhance cooking experiences with safety and convenience in mind.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to reports, Taiwan's three major government funds - Labor, National Insurance, and Pensions - are expected to challenge a record-breaking profit of over 1 trillion NT dollars in the first half of 2024. Boosted by the surging U.S. and Taiwan stock markets, the funds saw profits soaring to 748.4 billion NT dollars from January to May, pushing their total assets above 8 trillion NT dollars. With the stock markets continuing to rise, the funds are poised to achieve a trillion-dollar profit by the end of the first half. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, officials are optimistic about the funds' performance due to favorable economic conditions, loose monetary policies, and upcoming elections in both Taiwan and the U.S., which are expected to support the stock markets further.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In order to prevent speculative house buying, public banks in Taiwan have identified suspicious patterns and cases of potential irregularities in housing loans, which are now being reported to the Ministry of Finance. The banks are currently in contact with customers involved in these suspicious cases to further investigate whether they are involved in speculative activities or acting as intermediaries. The public banks are actively conducting checks weekly based on regulations to prevent investment clients from engaging in speculative activities and applying for loans through intermediaries. The investigation process is ongoing, with a focus on identifying any violations of regulations and addressing them accordingly, although the exact number of suspicious cases is still being determined.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, the tax defaulter list for the year was released in Taiwan. The Ministry of Finance annually announces major tax default cases on July 1, including individuals with accumulated taxes of over 10 million yuan or profit-making enterprises with accumulated taxes exceeding 50 million yuan. This year, a total of 915 cases were announced nationwide with an amount of 89.512 billion yuan, showing a decrease in both the number of cases and the amount compared to the previous year. The decrease was mainly attributed to the cancellation of cases transferred for execution after March 5, 2007, due to the expiration of the 15-year enforcement and collection period. The article also highlights specific cases of companies and individuals on the list, including cases of inheritance tax and controversial business practices.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to financial market data provider Refinitiv, in the first half of this year, Mega Bank ranks first as the bookrunner for syndicated loans with a market share of 17.2%, breaking the dominance of government banks in the top five. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, government banks are eyeing several syndicated loan cases related to the localization of offshore wind power supply chains, which are expected to bring vitality to the syndicated loan market. In the first half of the year, Mega Bank, First Bank, E.SUN Bank, Taiwan Bank, and Land Bank were among the top management banks for syndicated loans.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Yu Shan Golden Seed Project inaugurated the 184th and 185th Yu Shan Libraries at Da Tong Elementary School in Taoyuan City and Chu Zhong Elementary School in Hsinchu County on June 27, 2024. Officials including Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Jian-xian, Taoyuan City Education Bureau Director Liu Zhong-cheng, and Yu Shan Securities Chairman Lin Jin-hui attended the opening ceremony, along with VIPs, teachers, students, and volunteers. The schools' principals emphasized the importance of reading in education and welcomed the new, bright, comfortable libraries, providing ample reading space and resources for students to explore unknown worlds and cultivate wisdom and dreams.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to CMoney's statistics, the top-performing Taiwan stock ETF in the first half of the year is the Fubon Technology ETF (0052), which increased by 48.77%. The overall domestic ETF market has reached 5 trillion NTD, with a strong focus on AI and semiconductor industries driving the market. Fund managers are optimistic about the semiconductor and AI supply chain industries in the second half of the year, citing global AI demand and the continuous growth trends in the semiconductor sector, especially in Taiwan where the semiconductor supply chain is considered a strong ally in the AI era.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Compiled by Chen Yuguang from the Huaxi Futures Advisory Department on July 1, 2024, at 4:10 pm. Looking at the recent trend of the Dow Jones Index, with optimistic expectations of a rate cut in September due to cooling inflation in economic data, there has been a rebound supported by staying above the 10-day moving average. If the index can break through the 5-day moving average and stay above last week's bullish gap, it will be conducive to challenging previous highs. Consider investing in Taiwan Sustainable Futures and U.S. S&P 500 Index Futures for diversified investment options and effective tools to mitigate market volatility. In the second half of the year, various factors will affect the U.S. stock market, such as the impact of the presidential election, key economic data releases, and Federal Reserve policy adjustments, which will be key factors affecting market trends and investor decisions.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Juyuan (6261), a semiconductor testing outsourcing and equipment sales factory, has been actively adjusting its operational strategy in recent years to focus on penetrating the automotive semiconductor testing field and expanding its overseas client base. With continued orders from Japanese automotive clients and the upcoming shipments from verified American clients, Juyuan is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. The company's expansion into the automotive sector and international markets lays a solid foundation for future operational growth.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
NVIDIA's CEO Huang Renxun delivered the first high-end AI server DGX H200 to customer OpenAI in late March, with mass shipments expected after the second quarter and various partners like HPE and Lenovo gearing up to ship H200 products in the second half of the year. However, with the launch of the next-generation Blackwell platform accelerated by at least one to two quarters, customers may shift to the B100/B200 series. Despite this, server business for partners like Quanta and ASUS is expected to boom in the second half of the year, ensuring a strong year-round performance in the server industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, at 4:10 PM, Kingpak (stock code: 3413) has been consolidating in a range between NT$290 and NT$330 for the past two months. With the semiconductor industry picking up, the company's second-half performance is expected to reflect the peak season. Recently, it has been steadily strengthening, with a significant 9.56% increase on the 1st, closing at NT$338. The stock price broke out of the two-month consolidation range, hitting a 16-year high, and there is still potential for further upward movement. Market analysts anticipate that Kingpak's revenue has been gradually picking up this year, with accumulated revenue of NT$5.74 billion in the first five months slightly exceeding the same period last year. The operation is expected to grow quarter by quarter, and with the resurgence in semiconductor equipment demand, it is optimistic that the revenue for this year would see a double-digit growth.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Kangquan Telecom (8089), a networking factory, has seen a significant increase in revenue in recent months, leading to a strong surge in stock prices. The company announced a tax-after-net-profit of 2.72 yuan per share for April and May, marking a turnaround from a loss of 2.32 yuan in the first quarter. With a combined tax-after-net-profit of 0.4 yuan per share in the first five months, Kangquan Telecom's operations have notably improved, with revenues mainly from overseas markets in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company's performance is expected to continue growing in the second half of this year.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As of July 1, 2024, observes the capital flows in the first half of the year, with South Korea attracting $17.13 billion, ranking first among emerging Asian stocks, followed closely by Taiwan. Due to uncertainty from the US presidential debate and the latest inflation data, the market sentiment has turned cautious. Foreign investment last week saw the most buying in India at $1.51 billion, followed by South Korea at $350 million, while Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam experienced selling. In terms of performance, Taiwan's stocks surged by 28.45%, followed by Vietnam at 10.21% and India at 9.40%, with Thailand seeing the weakest by dropping 8.11%. Companies like China Growth High-Dividend Stock (00934) attribute the positive performance to robust demand for artificial intelligence and exports, while Vietnam is expected to rebound economically with ongoing strong external demand and supportive policies, showing potential for market growth.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, MediaTek (2454) is aggressively expanding its market share globally, with reports of its Tianji 9400 chip possibly entering Samsung's flagship smartphone supply chain in the second half of the year. MediaTek has also partnered closely with a Vietnamese telecommunications operator to deploy 5G network systems, capturing nearly 50% of the mobile network market in Vietnam. The MediaTek Tianji 9300+ chip has already been integrated into Samsung's flagship mobile devices, such as the latest Galaxy Tab S10 tablet. Due to increased foundry fees from TSMC being passed on to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 pricing, Samsung has turned to using MediaTek chips. Samsung's next-generation flagship smartphones are expected to feature MediaTek's Tianji 9400 chip, set to outperform the Tianji 9300 with enhanced AI capabilities.【Warrant investments involve risks, information provided is for reference only, not an invitation, solicitation, or any advice or recommendation. Readers are advised to consider carefully】
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The China Index Research Institute reported on July 1, 2024, that while new residential housing prices in 100 cities rose in June due to the launch of quality projects, second-hand property prices continued to fall for the 26th consecutive month as homeowners rush to sell. The average price per square meter for new homes increased by 0.15% to 16,421 yuan, while second-hand homes decreased by 0.73% to 14,762 yuan in June. The hot second-hand property market in Shanghai led to record-breaking sales in June, attributed to the relaxation of housing policies on May 27, including lower down payments and interest rates.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
根據ETF除息計劃，受益ETF包括元大台灣50、元大高股息和國泰投資級公司債等，將在7月除息，吸引近400萬投資者參與配息潮，預期有中大獎。此波配息潮為年中期最大，各ETF已公布第一階段收益分配，其中元大台灣50預計配息1元，元大高股息則配息1.07元。市場關注台股相關ETF配息金額，但由於台股快速增長，資本利得也大幅增加。兆豐洲際半導體首次配息，也被看好。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Dongfeng Electric makes a significant breakthrough in the electric vehicle power system, as its Indian subsidiary, TEMICO, secures a major order from a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer. The contract involves providing direct drive power systems for 5,000 9-meter and 12-meter electric buses, as well as power systems for 50,000 light commercial vehicles, with production and delivery set to begin in the first quarter of next year. This marks a crucial advancement for Dongfeng in the Indian market, with plans to continue localizing production and expanding market share to promote Taiwan's electric vehicle industry overseas.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
TSMC, the leading semiconductor manufacturer, announced on July 1, 2024, that it has signed a contract with Taiwan Lixingno Science to acquire a factory and facilities in Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County, for 668 million NT dollars. The acquisition aims to expand office space, with the building area of approximately 2,795.75 ping. This strategic move is seen as part of TSMC's preparation for future business growth and talent expansion, amidst the increasing global semiconductor demand. The acquisition also reflects the dynamic adjustments in the overall technology industry chain.
Source: YAHOO