Stocks in Taiwan ended Wednesday's trading session higher, with gains recorded across sectors such as other electronic devices, biotechnology and medical care, and information services.
At the close of trading in Taiwan, the Taiwan Stock Exchange Index rose by 0.44%, reaching its highest level in three months.
Top Performers:
Among the leading stocks in the Taiwan Stock Exchange Index today:
- General Interface Solution GIS Holding Ltd (TW:6456) surged by 9.97% or 4.85 points, closing at 53.50.
- EverFocus Electronics Corp (TW:5484) continued its rise, gaining 9.87% or 6.10 points to close at 67.90.
- Cosmo Electronics Corp (TW:2466) increased by 8.58% or 6.30 points, ending the session at 79.70.
Weak Performers:
On the other hand, the weaker performers of the day included:
- Loop Telecommunication International Inc (TW:3025) fell by 10.00% or 8.80 points, closing at 79.20.
- Cub Elecparts Inc (TW:2231) declined by 8.41% or 9.50 points, closing at 103.50.
- United Renewable Energy Co Ltd (TW:3576) dropped by 6.30% or 0.63 points, ending at 9.37.
Notable Stock Moves:
- Cosmo Electronics Corp (TW:2466) reached an all-time high, gaining 8.58% or 6.30 points to close at 79.70.
- United Renewable Energy Co Ltd (TW:3576) hit a three-year low, losing 6.30% or 0.63 points to end at 9.37.
Commodity Market Overview:
- WTI crude oil futures for February delivery rose by 0.84% or $0.62, closing at $74.87 per barrel.
- Brent crude oil futures for March delivery increased by 0.71% or $0.55, reaching $77.60 per barrel.
- Gold futures for February saw a slight decline of 0.06% or $1.58, closing at $2,663.82 per ounce.
Forex Market Overview:
- USD/TWD gained 0.28%, trading at 32.88.
- TWD/CNY remained unchanged at approximately 0.27%, holding steady at 0.22.
The Dollar Index futures edged up by 0.02%, closing at 108.39.
