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Taiwan shares close up 1.94%
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 893.08 points, or 1.94 percent, at 47018.99 Wednesday on turnover of NT1.301 trillion (US40.85 billion).
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Focus Taiwan
· Jun 29, 2026
Taiwan shares close up 0.96%
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 428.14 points, or 0.96 percent, at 44,999.90 Monday on turnover of NT997.51 billion (US30.99 billion).
Investing.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 3.64%
Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 3.64%
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· Jun 23, 2026
Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
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· Jul 13, 2026
Kalpataru posts 17% jump in collections, launches luxury Mumbai project in Q1 FY27
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· Jul 8, 2026
Mainland China court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed company in investor lawsuit
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· Jun 26, 2026
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 22, 2026
Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid US-Iran talks
South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar. After opening 1.08 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 62.13 points, or 0.69 percent, to 9,114.55 after rising as high as 9,253.00. Trade volume was moderate at 377.2 million shares worth 41.4 trillion won (26.9 billion)
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· Jun 22, 2026
Stock markets in Asia mixed as Japan and South Korea rise, China and Hong Kong fall
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
NZ sharemarket falls nearly 0.5% amid Middle East tensions – Market close
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· Jul 13, 2026
TSMC’s Sales Soar 36% in Latest Sign of AI Spending Momentum
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Related coverage for "Taiwan shares close up 1.94%": Focus Taiwan — Taiwan shares close up 0.96%. Investing.com — Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 3.64%. KSAT San Antonio — Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran. The Hindu BusinessLine — Kalpataru posts 17% jump in collections, launches luxury Mumbai project in Q1 FY27. BBC News - Business — South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan. South China Morning Post — Mainland China court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed company in investor lawsuit. Armstrong Economics — Market Talk – June 26, 2026. The korea Herald News — Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid US-Iran talks. Sweden Herald — Stock markets in Asia mixed as Japan and South Korea rise, China and Hong Kong fall. Disclose.tv — [Photo] NEW - U.S.. The Slovenia Times — Vinpearl secures USD 255 million from international investors, affirming long-term growth prospects. The Hankyoreh — Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?. The New Zealand Herald — NZ sharemarket falls nearly 0.5% amid Middle East tensions – Market close. Bloomberg — TSMC’s Sales Soar 36% in Latest Sign of AI Spending Momentum