Reported over 1 year ago
With the NASDAQ hitting record highs, Taiwan's tech funds have seen a surge in performance. As of June 17, 24 Taiwanese tech funds have achieved an average weekly performance of 4.71%, with Yuanta Innovative Tech Fund leading at 6.85%. The strength in Taiwan's tech sector, especially in AI-related stocks, has been attributed to the continuous improvement in competitiveness, resulting in a positive outlook for the stock market. Other industries are also expected to benefit from the gradual economic recovery, with AI remaining a key focus for future growth in the market.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to Taiwan Bank, the international gold price has been hovering around $2,300 per ounce due to two factors. Despite the lack of high buying interest from investors, the gold price is expected to remain stable around $2,300, supported by recent dips being held above this level and the Federal Reserve's signal of a 4-point rate cut in 2025. With the market awaiting the Fed officials' remarks, gold prices are currently fluctuating between $2,318 and $2,322, ending at $2,318.87. Although there may be short-term fluctuations, the long-term outlook for gold remains positive due to strong global demand, central bank purchases, and geopolitical tensions. Citibank anticipates a possible challenge to historical highs by the end of 2024 as the U.S. economy enters a recession in the second half of next year, leading to lower yields and higher gold prices.
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Reported over 1 year ago
During the shareholders' meeting on June 18th, 2024, at 4:10 pm, Chairman Cai Yuqing of Electrical Vehicle King announced that the group's overseas expansion of electric buses is concentrated in the American and Japanese markets. The company plans to hold a press conference with the largest local bus company, Kokusai Kogyo, in Tokyo, Japan at the end of June or early July to announce the normal operation of the Ward electric buses in Japan. It is anticipated that 60 buses will be in operation in Japan this year, with a further increase expected next year. Additionally, the company's electric forklift battery packs began exporting to Japan in the second half of last year, with an estimated export volume of over 1,000 units this year. As the company collaborates with Optima in the US, the first electric bus model has passed government inspections, and the second model is expected to also pass soon. The company aims to enter the US school bus and shuttle bus markets. With success in overseas market expansion, Chairman Cai believes that the company’s operation will reach its lowest point by the first half of this year until near the third quarter. Following the company's lowest operating point, production of electric buses has commenced. Although the company's merged revenue experienced significant growth exceeding NT$4 billion last year, the gross profit margin dropped significantly due to the substantial price increase of Japanese-made AESC batteries, leading to a net loss for the parent company of NT$129 million and a loss per share of NT$1.31. Cai also noted the government's goal of fully electrifying urban buses by 2030, with an expected annual replacement of over 1,000 buses with electric buses in the future. Expecting a strong market demand, the future operational performance of Electrical Vehicle King Group is forecasted to grow substantially with the expansion of both the domestic electric bus market and overseas markets.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The U.S. retail sales in May only increased by 0.1% month-on-month, below market expectations, with a slowdown in yearly growth to 2.3%, reflecting the ongoing impact of high inflation and interest rates on consumer spending. After the release of May retail data, market expectations for a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) this year have increased. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Harker mentioned that if his economic forecast comes true - with economic growth slowing but above trend, a slight increase in unemployment rate, and inflation gradually falling to the target level, then the Fed may only cut rates once this year.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Tainan-based company specializing in trendy fashion and office style apparel, held an investor conference on June 18, 2024. With strengthened order momentum from customers, the visibility of orders has reached the third quarter, coupled with improved production efficiency, anticipating a better operational performance this year compared to last year. Tainan's consolidated revenue for the first five months of this year reached NT$3.28 billion, a year-on-year increase of 27.98%. The company's main market is North America, with the U.S. accounting for 80%, serving over 30 key clients including Ann Taylor, Macy’s, Reitmans, Gap, and J’ Crew. Tainan's post-tax net profit for the first quarter of this year was NT$211 million, a 173.47% increase year-on-year.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Amid the AI wave, second-line graphics card manufacturers are expanding their strategies through alliances to not be left behind. Companies like Leadtek are bringing in US-based micro-suppliers as shareholders, ASRock is collaborating with its parent group and ecs to expand its competitive edge in AI servers, and Colorful is deepening its alliance with Elite in the IPC application field to deploy early in various industries' Edge AI opportunities. These companies are positioning themselves in the AI server and AI PC landscapes to keep up with market demands triggered by technologies like ChatGPT and LLM under NVIDIA's leadership.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As of June 18, 2024, nine foreign institutional investors have set target prices for TSMC above a thousand New Taiwan dollars, driving TSMC's stock to all-time highs. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley are among the institutions that have released reports raising their target prices for TSMC, with Goldman Sachs having the highest target price of NT$1,160, surpassing Citigroup's NT$1,150. Foreign institutions expect TSMC's revenue to grow by 29%, 39%, and 31% from 2024 to 2026, fueled by increasing demand for its advanced manufacturing processes and predictions of strong revenue from 5-nanometer and 3-nanometer processes in the future.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Shengquan (Stock Code: 3122) held an investor conference announcing the mass production of Ultra Low Power Microcontrollers in the third quarter of 2025, which can reduce power consumption by about 70%. With overseas expansion benefits becoming apparent and new products like BLDC and Ultra Low Power MCU fermenting, Shengquan anticipates a year-on-year revenue growth in markets like India. Shengquan's strategic focus also includes the development of energy-efficient products and expanding its presence in overseas markets, with a particular emphasis on India, Turkey, and Japan. Their exclusive BLDC motor control MCU system and upcoming Ultra Low Power MCU are expected to drive significant revenue for the company.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. considers raising 3nm production prices and advanced packaging quotes for 2025, many Chinese semiconductor manufacturers are also planning price hikes. Morgan Stanley's report stated that China's leading wafer foundry, SMIC, has a current capacity utilization rate of over 100%, with expectations to increase wafer prices by 10% in the second half of 2024 and end the two-year decline. The industry believes that the increasing wafer foundry operating rates and full production capacity of some foundries will set the stage for future price increases.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, the newly listed stocks on the OTC market had contrasting performances. Medical Impact (6637) saw a rise in stock price due to strong financial performance, while Coincidence-KY (6617) dropped below the underwriting price on the first day due to delays in the schedule for its cancer drug. Medical Impact, with no losses in its 32-year history, is expected to achieve record profits this year. Coincidence-KY faced challenges with its cancer drug and is working on expanding the drug to treat tumors in animals, showing potential in global cancer treatment.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The high-priced stock comparison effect resurges in Taiwan's stock market as TSMC (2330) surged by 22 points on June 18, pushing the market to break its historical high point. The market moved closer to the 23,000 milestone, with TSMC competing in price comparisons with another high-value stock, Walsin Tech (1519). The concept stocks of TSMC also saw a surge, boosting the market to reach 19,000 points. With over 444 stocks priced at over 100 NT dollars and 6 stocks priced between 99 NT dollars and 100 NT dollars, the market is poised to break the 450-stock milestone. Foreign reports have raised TSMC's target price to 1,150 NT dollars, while Walsin Tech's target price was lifted to 1,000 NT dollars. Analysts believe that with TSMC leading the charge, the index may surpass 23,000 with the probability of more high-value stocks joining the market's elite club.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In a recent statement, Formosa Plastics Chairman, Hong Fu-yuan, expressed optimism regarding the company's performance in the second quarter, expecting it to outperform the first quarter. With shareholder concerns about challenges from oversupply and competition, especially from mainland China, Hong emphasized the company's focus on operational profitability and sustainability. Looking ahead, he anticipates improved operations in the second quarter, and a cautiously optimistic outlook for the second half of the year, given stable oil and energy prices and potential easing of inflation. Formosa Plastics is also investing in green energy projects and carbon reduction initiatives to align with environmental goals.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, Nanya Technology (2408) saw a sudden surge in stock price, breaking through the upper range and closing up by 6.02% at 72 yuan. Analysts attribute this to institutional buying interest driving up prices, predicting a gradual improvement in Nanya Technology's operations in 2024, with expectations of returning to profitability and reducing production cuts. With consumer product revenue accounting for 65% and DDR3 and DDR4 revenue at 85%, analysts see increased opportunities for Nanya Technology to turn losses into profits with the production of DDR5. This development has attracted investors to enter positions.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank held a ceremony on June 18, 2024, at 4:10 p.m. to mark the completion and inauguration of their new headquarters building. The bank's chairman emphasized the focus on risk management and flexibility in response to rapidly changing regional environments, with plans to strengthen lending to small and medium-sized enterprises. After eight years of planning and construction, the 16-story, 4-basement level building cost approximately 3.5 billion yuan and was completed in September 2023.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024 announced by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) revealed that China has risen to 14th place among 67 countries, climbing 7 spots from 2023. China excelled in domestic economy but lagged in international trade rankings and continues to face challenges in the global economic slowdown. Meanwhile, Hong Kong improved in various competitiveness indicators and regained the fifth position globally. Recommendations for China include stabilizing employment, deepening reform and opening up, resolving local government debt risks, and promoting innovation for high-quality development.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, the new version of the U.S. Biosecurity Law seems to have alerted European, Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese CDMO manufacturers to the potential for contract shifting, likely impacting the CDMO supply chain landscape. The Biosecure Act aims to prevent core data leakage in U.S. biopharmaceutical research, restricting interactions with Chinese biopharmaceutical companies. The growing importance of flexible manufacturing and stable supply chains post-COVID-19, along with geopolitical risks, is raising risk awareness in the biotech pharmaceutical CDMO industry. The industry is moving towards specialized manufacturing to focus on profit and avoid the risks of new drug development failure.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Chengtai Group's Chairman, Yang Dehua, reveals ambitious plans for a billion-dollar merger focusing on grinding machine factories, while also initiating a second-generation succession plan within the company. With a solid financial position and orders in hand, the group is confident in its growth strategy and aims to become a top global player in the machine tool industry.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Medlink Corporation (6637), guided by Fubon Securities, was listed on the OTC exchange on June 18 with an offering price of NT$66 per share. Specializing in leasing and distributing medical imaging equipment, Medlink has over 30 years of market experience, providing comprehensive services from planning to operation for medical institutions and establishing a good reputation. With a focus on preventive medicine, they have innovated in various healthcare services, aiming to enhance public health awareness. Fubon Securities recognized Medlink's continuous efforts in the medical imaging field and praised their commitment to quality healthcare equipment and services, contributing to the health industry chain and public well-being. Medlink's chairman expressed dedication to global partnerships and service growth, anticipating a positive financial performance. The listing is a significant milestone for Medlink, aligning with their commitment to creating value for employees, customers, investors, and society. With a first-quarter revenue of NT$171 million, a growth rate of 29.58%, and a promising net profit per share of NT$2.1, Medlink is poised for further growth, benefiting from the increasing demand for healthcare and preventive medicine in an aging society.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, the Legislative Yuan passed the regenerative medicine dual law, coupled with the hot topic of contact lenses, leading to foreign investments heavily supporting Synoland and Jasco on the 18th. Synoland stock rose by 5.03% to NT$96.1 with foreign investors buying 365 shares; and Jasco rose by 3.47% to NT$491.5 with foreign investors buying 120 shares due to the upcoming peak season for contact lens shipments in the second half of the year. Synoland has recently garnered market favor with various developments and initiatives including becoming a key player in the regenerative medicine field and planning to list its subsidiary, Synoland Cell Intelligence Medicine, on the emerging stock market by 2025.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In light of the global fuel cost increase due to the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, countries are facing energy shortages, emphasizing the importance of energy conservation. As summer approaches with high temperatures and electricity consumption, upgrading to thermal insulation exterior paint like Dulux from AkzoNobel can not only beautify buildings but also effectively reduce indoor temperatures, decrease air conditioning electricity usage, and provide a comfortable and cool summer. This sustainable option aligns with the trend of green energy transformation, offering effective energy-saving solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As of June 18, 2024, at 4:10 pm in Taipei, Yu Jing Guang's Chairman, Chen Tianqing (pictured right), stated that new product shipments have started. The third quarter is the traditional peak season, with performance expected to be similar to the same period last year, marking the operational peak for the year. The company aims for higher orders and revenue and profit improvement compared to last year, with expectations for VR product revenue to reach 20%-30% this year as global sales expand. Investments in capital expenditure are projected to be around 21.5 billion yuan, with a focus on increasing efficiency and yield to boost production capacity in the second half of the year.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Financial Supervisory Commission will open up active ETFs in 2024, with strong interest shown by various fund companies. It is expected that active ETFs will adopt a 'full transparency' approach, revealing their holdings daily, similar to existing active funds but with the added feature of being publicly traded and not through banks for subscriptions and redemptions. This move is predicted to attract more investors and inject new vitality into the market, especially in the booming Taiwanese tech sector. Both domestic and foreign investors are keen on issuing active ETFs, highlighting the advantages of potentially lower fees and enhanced transparency in holdings and operations for better insights into asset management companies' performance and investment strategies.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to the Investment Trust and Consulting Association, the size of Taiwan stock funds has reached 527.7 billion yuan, surpassing the pre-financial crisis peak and hitting a historical high. The fund managers are optimistic about the future performance of Taiwan stocks due to positive economic developments in the U.S., growth in the semiconductor sector, and improvement in AI supply chains. They recommend investing in Taiwan stock high-yield small and medium-sized ETFs for potential gains.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, just released on June 18, 2024, shows Taiwan dropping in three out of four indicators, especially in 'economic performance,' falling to 26th place, a significant drop of 20 spots in three years. The National Development Council (NDC) attributes this decline to the global high inflation and high interest rate environment in 2023 leading to weak end demand, continuous inventory adjustments in the domestic manufacturing sector affecting exports, and a conservative investment momentum by companies. NDC emphasizes efforts to develop the semiconductor, AI, and other industries, strengthen talent development, attract international talent, promote innovation and entrepreneurship to consolidate Taiwan's advantageous position in global competition.
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Reported over 1 year ago
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