Water Outage (Tainan City)
Original台灣自來水公司因歸仁區中山路一段185號300mm破管搶修，導致臺南市歸仁區看西里、看東里、崙頂里、許厝里及新厝里停水，影響時間為2026年10月17日12:44至17:00。
Facts
- 300mm burst pipe
- Effective time: 2026-10-17T12:44:38
- Expiration time：2026-10-17T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
2026-10-17 15:00–18:00 JST
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Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心 (continued)（12）
Water Outage (Taichung City)
Original台灣自來水公司發布臺中市停水警報，因豐南街92巷破管搶修，影響潭子區栗林里、嘉仁里及豐原區豐田里，生效時間為2026年10月17日12:14至18:30。
Facts
- 2026-10-17T12:14:41
- 2026-10-17T18:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所（10）
[欣雄] 2026-09 revenue: 1.058 billion (year-on-year +24.9%)
欣雄 (8908) reported revenue for September 2026 of 1.058 billion, up 24.9% year on year, showing strong growth momentum in its oil, electricity and gas business.
Facts
- 欣雄’s company code is 8908, and its industry is oil, electricity and gas.
Companies mentioned：欣雄
[中信金] 2026-09 revenue: 21.332 billion (year-on-year +12.8%)
中信金 (2891) reported revenue for September 2026 of 21.332 billion, up 12.8% year on year, showing significant growth in the financial and insurance industry leader’s operating performance that month.
Facts
- The company with stock code 2891 is 中信金。
- 中信金 belongs to the finance and insurance industry。
- Data period: 2026-09.
- Revenue for the month was 21331939 thousand yuan，or 21.332 billion yuan。
- The year-on-year change for the same month last year was +12.8%。
Companies mentioned：中信金
【元大金】September 2026 revenue: 14.928 billion yuan（year-on-year +67.3%）
元大金（2885）released its September 2026 revenue figures，with monthly revenue reaching 14.928 billion yuan，up 67.3% year on year，showing strong performance by this finance and insurance industry leader that month。
Facts
- 元大金's stock code is 2885。
- 元大金 belongs to the finance and insurance industry。
- 元大金's company name is 元大金。
Companies mentioned：元大金
【玉山金】September 2026 revenue: 8.591 billion yuan（year-on-year +7.2%）
玉山金（2884）released its September 2026 revenue figures，with monthly revenue reaching 8.591 billion yuan，up 7.2% year on year，reflecting steady growth in its financial business。
Facts
- 玉山金's company code is 2884，and its industry is finance and insurance。
Companies mentioned：玉山金
【凱基金】September 2026 revenue: 7.598 billion yuan（year-on-year -61.2%）
凱基金（2883）released its September 2026 revenue figures，showing revenue of 7.598 billion yuan for the month，down sharply by 61.2% from the same period last year，reflecting a significant decline in performance。
Facts
- 凱基金's company code is 2883。
- 凱基金 belongs to the finance and insurance industry。
Companies mentioned：凱基金
【國泰金】September 2026 revenue: 20.405 billion yuan（year-on-year -47.4%）
國泰金控（2882）released its September 2026 revenue figures，with monthly revenue reaching 20.405 billion yuan，down 47.4% from the same period last year，indicating significant pressure from a sharp decline in performance that month for this finance and insurance industry leader。
Facts
- 國泰金控's company code is 2882
- 國泰金控 belongs to the finance and insurance industry
Companies mentioned：國泰金、國泰金控
【富邦金】September 2026 revenue: 19.468 billion yuan（year-on-year -63.8%）
富邦金（2881）released its September 2026 revenue figures，with monthly revenue reaching 19.468 billion yuan，but its year-on-year rate showed a steep decline of -63.8%，reflecting a significant drop in operating performance that month。
Facts
- 富邦金's company code is 2881
- 富邦金 belongs to the finance and insurance industry
Companies mentioned：富邦金
【中再保】September 2026 revenue: 1.388 billion yuan（year-on-year -14.9%）
中再保（2851）released its September 2026 revenue figures，totaling 1.388 billion yuan，down 14.9% year on year，reflecting a decline in performance for the finance and insurance company that month。
Facts
- Company code: 2851
- Company name: 中再保
- Industry: Financial and insurance
- Data period: 2026-09
- Original當月營收：1387696 千元（13.88億）
- Change from the same month last year: -14.9%
Companies mentioned：中再保
【新產】September 2026 revenue: 2.195 billion yuan（year-on-year -5.3%）
Original新產（2850）公布2026年9月營收數據，金額達21.95億元，年減5.3%，顯示該金融保險業者在近期營運表現略有衰退。
Facts
- 新產 belongs to the finance and insurance industry。
Companies mentioned：新產
【欣雄天然氣股份有限公司】2026 Q2 EPS: 1.03 yuan
欣雄天然氣（8908）released its 2026 Q2 financial results，with EPS of 1.03 yuan，revenue of 5.262 billion yuan，and net profit after tax of 323 million yuan。
Facts
- 欣雄天然氣股份有限公司's basic earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 were 1.03 yuan。
- 欣雄天然氣股份有限公司's operating revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was 5.262 billion yuan。
- 欣雄天然氣股份有限公司's net profit after tax for the second quarter of 2026 was 323 million yuan。
- 欣雄天然氣股份有限公司's company code is 8908。
- 欣雄天然氣股份有限公司 belongs to the oil，electricity and gas industry。
Companies mentioned：欣雄天然氣股份有限公司
Taiwan | 公視新聞（8）
CEC reviews qualifications of candidates in nine-in-one elections；10 city council candidates fail to meet requirements
The CEC reviewed candidate qualifications for the nine-in-one elections，and all candidates for mayor of the 6 special municipalities and other counties and cities met the requirements。Five candidates for special municipality council seats and 5 candidates for county and city council seats were rejected for failing to meet the requirements，including residency-duration rules。Yu Chih-pin has filed for an injunction to maintain his eligibility。
Facts
- 23 applicants registered
- 58 applicants registered
- 610 people registered
- A total of 5 people failed to meet the requirements
- 10 years
- 892 registrations received
Original教育部擬修法調升教保員薪資 台教產：私幼將面臨大跳槽
Original教育部擬配合2027年軍公教調薪，修法調升公幼及非營利幼兒園教保員與教師薪資。台教產指出此舉忽略入職成本落差，恐引發私幼人員大跳槽；幼教團體若溝通未果，預計11月中至教育部抗議。
Facts
- Monthly salary of 41420 yuan
- Raise it to 48800 yuan
- Next year (2027)
- Mid-November
Companies mentioned：教育部、台教產、全國幼教產業工會、全國幼教工會、台教產教育政策智庫、幼兒教育協會、國教署
Fire breaks out in residential building in Taichung's East District；resident suspected of arson after argument with family
A fire broke out in a residential building in Taichung's East District in the early hours of the 17th。The unit where the fire started belonged to a 57-year-old woman，who is suspected of setting the fire after arguing with family members while intoxicated。Firefighters evacuated 81 residents and rescued an injured woman。Police will refer the case to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of endangering public safety。
Facts
- A little after 1 a.m. on the 17th
- A 57-year-old woman
- 6th floor
- About 10 years ago
- Second arson incident
- We live on the 7th floor
- A total of 81 people
Chiang Wan-an says he will clearly present policies at debate；Shen Po-yang hopes questions will be answered directly
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and DPP candidate Shen Po-yang exchanged views on urban renewal policies and the debate scheduled for the end of the month。During an incense-offering visit to Shezidao，Shen pledged to help resolve the construction ban issue and said he would attend a rally against child abuse。
Facts
- From 75% to 50%
- How can we shorten that middle period of 6 or 7 years？
Bill allowing eligible seniors to receive free health insurance passes third reading；civic groups cite lack of fiscal discipline and call for revised criteria
Original立法院三讀通過《老人福利法》修正案，65歲以上且所得稅率未達20%的長者可由中央全額補助健保費。衛福部預估每年需400億元，將由15至64歲民眾分攤，每人每年多付約3000元；社福團體質疑此舉破壞量能付費原則，加重青年負擔並忽視長者資產狀況，呼籲建立更嚴謹的資產調查。
Facts
- An income tax rate below 20%
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Everyone aged 70 and older who receives a living allowance for low- and middle-income seniors
- Original65歲以上大概占我們人口478萬
- Original大概8成都免健保費
- Original每一年大概有400億元的費用
- It would be paid by other members of the public aged 15 to 64
- Each person would have to pay an additional 3000 yuan per year
- Seniors account for 20%
- Medical spending accounts for 42%
Conditional health insurance premium exemption for seniors passes third reading；Chen Chao-tzu：eases children's burden of providing coverage
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act at third reading，providing full central-government subsidies for health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and older whose comprehensive income tax rate is below 20%。Premier Cho Jung-tai strongly protested that the measure would strain the budget and crowd out other social welfare programs，while Chen Chao-tzu，deputy caucus whip of the Taiwan People's Party，said it could ease the burden on children who provide insurance coverage for their parents。
Facts
- Aged 65 and above
- Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
- Passed at third reading by the Legislative Yuan on the 16th
- Original如果說1年半以後的立委選舉
Original律師資格爭議、記者會狀況不佳 白宮新發言人上任5日遭撤換
Original白宮新聞秘書札卡利亞上任僅5天即遭解僱，主因包括首場記者會表現不佳及律師資格爭議。總統川普雖曾表態支持，但路透社引述官員證實其已離職。
Facts
- Just 5 days on the job
- She took office on the 12th
- Replaced on the 16th
- Took questions only from 3 reporters from conservative or pro-Trump media outlets
- Ended after about 14 minutes
- Appointed on the 9th
Companies mentioned：白宮、福斯新聞、路透社
Crowds bid farewell to the last ground-level train the night before last; first train runs smoothly into the underground station today
The switch to the Tainan railway underground project has been completed. Crowds bid farewell the night before last to the last Tze-Chiang Limited Express train running at ground level, and the first train entered the underground platforms smoothly on the morning of the 17th. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai and President Lai Ching-te attended the event, highlighting the integration of the old and new stations and improvements to urban space.
Facts
- Late at night on the 16th
- 10:29
- Delayed by 17 minutes
- At 10:46
- 3 whistle blasts
- The 145th southbound Tze-Chiang Limited Express train
- 6:30 a.m. on the 17th
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（7）
Will the Roadster make SpaceX more valuable? How much could Tesla benefit?
Tesla's Roadster, equipped with SpaceX thrusters, was unveiled on October 15, with mass production scheduled for 2028. With no details on commercial arrangements, it remains unclear where the economic value will accrue. Investors should watch for the third-quarter earnings report due on October 21.
Facts
- Tesla's redesigned Roadster sports car, equipped with thrusters developed by SpaceX, performed an aerial maneuver at a demonstration on October 15.
- Tesla has scheduled mass production of the Roadster for 2028.
- Tesla provides the electric vehicle platform, while SpaceX brings expertise in propulsion technology.
- Financial terms between the 2 companies, such as technology licensing fees and ownership of intellectual property, have not been disclosed.
- Tesla will release its third-quarter earnings report on October 21.
Companies mentioned：Tesla、SpaceX、Benzinga、路透社
Original〈友達運動會〉彭双浪：AI成長趨緩不代表泡沫 明年景氣不悲觀、台股5萬點以上可期
Original友達董事長彭双浪於17日表示，儘管AI成長幅度可能趨緩，但視為不可逆趨勢，對明年景氣持樂觀看法，並預期台股有望挑戰5萬點以上。
Facts
- Original友達董事長彭双浪表示明年景氣應不會比今年差。
- Peng Shuang-lang believes AI growth may slow as the comparison base expands, but the overall scale of growth will remain considerable.
- Peng Shuang-lang expects Taiwan stocks could challenge 50,000 points, with further gains also possible.
- Peng Shuang-lang said AI is an irreversible development trend.
- External uncertainties include war, oil shortages, and tight supply and demand for semiconductor memory.
Companies mentioned：友達
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: If parliament allows, I will travel to China for November's APEC summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, if parliament approves, in a bid to ease tensions with China. Her government is also under political pressure after Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yanagida resigned over a scandal, while Takaichi has spoken publicly about the additional workload faced by a female prime minister compared with a male counterpart.
Facts
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would personally attend the APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen, China, in November if parliament allows.
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagida resigned over a scandal, becoming the first cabinet member in Takaichi's government to leave office over a scandal.
- Sanae Takaichi said a female prime minister works 3 to 4 hours more per day than a male prime minister.
- Tensions between China and Japan have persisted for a year, and the APEC summit typically provides an opportunity for the sides to meet.
- Yanagida was accused of evading some election rules and of boasting about cutting funds to local governments that did not support his campaign.
AI-driven selling spreads to bond market! U.S. Treasury yields plunge as Wall Street watches tech giants' earnings
Amid selling pressure tied to AI investments, U.S. Treasury yields plunged, while the semiconductor index notched a multiyear losing streak. Investors turned to safe havens and watched earnings from the Magnificent Seven tech stocks to assess whether the AI boom is cooling and what impact it could have on the economy.
Facts
- U.S. Treasuries rallied sharply over the past three days, with yields falling from 5.33% on Wednesday to 5.055% on Thursday.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which tracks the chip industry, has fallen for 8 consecutive trading days, its longest losing streak since 2008.
- CoreWeave shares have plunged nearly 30% from their early-October peak, nearing their lowest level since late July.
- The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.4% this week and has also turned lower for the month.
- The Magnificent Seven index fell 2.1% over the past two days.
- BTIG technical analyst Jonathan Krinsky said bonds and crude oil prices are no longer correlated with each other, but are instead correlated with the Nasdaq index.
- Capital Economics economist Jonas Goltermann expects a more sustained market pullback could occur over the next year or so.
Companies mentioned：《巴隆周刊》、BTIG、Capital Economics、Meta Platforms、特斯拉、Alphabet、亞馬遜、蘋果、微軟、22V、Yardeni Research、CNBC、CoreWeave
Wall Street veteran warns: U.S. stocks have already suffered an “internal crash”! Sees opportunities in Nike and silver
Wall Street veteran Larry McDonald said the internals of the U.S. stock market have already collapsed and highlighted opportunities in Nike, silver and gold. He warned that CoreWeave's convertible-bond financing could foreshadow a major market event.
Facts
- Harley-Davidson shares have fallen 30% to 40%, while Lennar shares are down 45%.
- Nike shares have fallen about 50% from their 52-week high and now close at $37.14.
- Nike is projected to generate $1.36 in free cash flow per share over the next 12 months, implying a projected free-cash-flow yield of 3.65%.
- Gold prices are down 3% so far this year, while silver is down 18%.
- Nike currently pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, for a dividend yield of 4.42%.
Companies mentioned：Harley-Davidson、Lennar、State Street SPDR標普500 ETF Trust、CoreWeave、Tyco、恩隆、麥當勞、家得寶、Netflix、Nike、Lululemon、輝達、雷曼兄弟
輝達 RTX Spark laptops go on sale! Model shrunk by 85%, fitting 74 billion parameters into 22.1GB
輝達 has released the Nemotron 3.5 Bolt model weights and launched RTX Spark laptops, aiming to enable local AI agent deployment.
Facts
- 輝達 has released the Nemotron 3.5 Bolt model weights, cutting their size by about 85% from roughly 148GB and targeting local deployment on devices with 24GB of memory.
- Laptops powered by RTX Spark went on sale worldwide on October 16, with new models from 聯想, 微軟 and other manufacturers officially launching.
- The Bolt model activates about 9 billion parameters each time it generates a token, but is built on a base of 74 billion parameters.
- The final quantized version of Bolt scored 50.98% on Terminal-Bench 2.1 and 66.75% on BrowseComp.
- Blackwell RTX GPUs and Grace CPUs are integrated into a single superchip, with the CPU and GPU sharing up to 128GB of unified memory.
- The 128GB Surface Laptop Ultra equipped with RTX Spark ran Bolt at about 84 tokens per second.
- Nemotron 3.5 Bolt E4B 4GB is scheduled to launch on October 23, targeting uses such as local voice assistants and interactive characters.
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVDA-US、Ollama、OpenClaw、聯想、微軟、Ramp、Unsloth、Artificial Analysis
美銀: Still too early to buy the dip in U.S. stocks; wait until the Fed and midterm elections are over
美銀 strategists said the bull-bear indicator fell to 7.4, ending the overbought warning but not reaching a level that signals an aggressive buying opportunity. They recommended waiting for the Fed meeting and midterm election results to become clear before acting.
Facts
- Original美銀「牛熊指標」自5月以來首度脫離賣出區間，數值由8.1降至7.4。
- Michael Hartnett advised investors to wait until the Federal Reserve policy meeting and midterm elections are over before adding to their positions.
- Original自5月亮起賣出訊號以來，標普500指數累計上漲約3%。
- A survey of fund managers showed that cash made up 3.9% of portfolios.
- 美銀 economists forecast that if the Fed raises rates on October 28, government bond yields could fall by about 20 basis points.
Companies mentioned：美國銀行、美銀
Taiwan | 中央研究院（1）
Books from Taiwan! 中研院 brings 15 humanities and science titles to Frankfurt
中央研究院 is once again participating in the 78th German 法蘭克福書展, showcasing a selection of 15 humanities and science titles spanning geopolitics, history, anthropology and other fields, and promoting them internationally through an online rights-matching platform.
Facts
- 15 academic and popular science books
- The 78th German 法蘭克福書展
- Participating continuously since 2022
- A selection of 30 representative buildings
- More than 七十 years of spatial transformation
- October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) to October 11 (Sunday)
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、中研院、法蘭克福書展、Frankfurt Book Fair、文化內容策進院、TAICCA、文策院
Taiwan | 經濟部水利署（1）
Laonong River subsurface water project completed, adding another gem to the Pearl Necklace and boosting water supplies to enhance the flexibility and resilience of water provision for the Greater South’s new Silicon Valley
Original經濟部宣布荖濃溪伏流水工程竣工，由行政院長卓榮泰主持儀式。該工程總經費23.54億元，新增每日10萬噸取水量，使高屏溪水系伏流水供水能力達每日90萬噸，強化南部地區及高科技產業供水韌性與備援能力。
Facts
- Original總經費23.54億元
- Designed water intake: 100,000 tons per day
- Approximately 945 meters long
- Water supply capacity reaches 900,000 tons per day
- An increase of 550,000 tons compared with year 106
Companies mentioned：經濟部、水利署、台水公司