Weekly Stock Market Report: Market Value Surges by NT$2.9 Trillion as Three Sectors Attract Investments

This week, the weighted index surged by over 900 points, leading to a record high in market value. According to the Taiwan Stock Exchange, as of May 2, 2025, the total market value of all listed companies reached NT$66.857 trillion, an increase of NT$2.928 trillion from the previous week, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 4.58%. The Taiwan 50 Index closed at 17,465.10 points, up 853.34 points for the week, marking a 5.14% increase. In sector performance, the electrical machinery category topped with a 9.97% gain, while the sports and leisure sector fell by 0.43%, being the only sector to experience negative growth. The total trading value in the centralized market reached NT$1.91496 trillion this week, with a turnover rate of 1.34%. The leading industries by transaction value were semiconductors, electronic components, and computer peripherals. The information service sector showed the highest turnover rate at 23.46%. Overall, Taiwan's stock market showed a strong performance this week, with both market value and turnover hitting new highs, indicating a rebound in market confidence.