〈Stocks in Focus〉Indium Phosphide Demand Booms; TrueLight Surges More Than Half a Limit-Up to Top All Moving Averages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
III-V optical communications maker 光環(3234-TW) benefited today (20) from surging demand for indium phosphide CW lasers as AI data centers upgrade from 800G to 1.6T. Its share price jumped 7.5% to 193 yuan, topping all moving averages, as the market watched for further capacity expansion and CPO plans.
Facts
光環(3234-TW) shares surged 7.5% today (20) to 193 yuan, with trading volume exceeding 4,000 lots, nearly 2 times the level of the previous day (19).
Analysts estimate 光環's gross margin could rise to 31.4% in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
光環 has indirectly entered the supply chains of Lumentum(LITE-US) and 祥茂光電(AAOI-US).
Analysts estimate that 光環's back-end indium phosphide production capacity could double by the end of 2026 compared with the 3rd quarter.
光環 is actively building new capacity for 300mW products, aiming to enter the CPO supply chain.
Foreign and institutional investors join forces in a sell-off! KOSPI falls nearly 5% after a 二-day rebound; data center newcomer Elice plunges 30% on listing debut
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea's KOSPI index fell nearly 5% again amid selling by foreign and institutional investors, mainly due to rising U.S. Treasury yields and a 30% plunge in data center startup Elice on its listing debut, highlighting market fragility and indiscriminate selling pressure.
Facts
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI briefly plunged 4.76% on the 20th, falling below the 5500-point mark intraday.
AI data center startup Elice Group plunged more than 30% on its listing debut.
Institutional orders for Elice's IPO reached 388.84 times the number of shares available for subscription.
RBC estimates SpaceX could acquire Tesla for $480 per share, valuing the merged company at $3.74 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
RBC Capital Markets analysis says SpaceX could acquire Tesla for $480 per share, valuing the merged company at $3.74 trillion and reducing Tesla shareholders' stake to 48%. No deal is currently underway, but Musk has hinted that the two companies are closely related. The market puts the probability of a merger announcement before the end of December at 18%.
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RBC Capital Markets analysis says SpaceX could acquire Tesla for $480 per share, valuing the merged company at $3.74 trillion.
After the merger, Tesla shareholders' stake would fall from an estimated 54% to 48%, while SpaceX shareholders would own 52%.
RBC believes a merger could combine Tesla's robotics and manufacturing businesses with SpaceX's AI infrastructure.
When asked why the two companies remain independent, Musk hinted that action may be taken.
Polymarket puts the probability of SpaceX and Tesla announcing a merger before December 31 at 18%.
Companies mentioned:RBC Capital Markets、SpaceX、Tesla、Future Fund、巴克萊銀行、Polymarket、Benzinga
U.S. diesel tops $6 a gallon, soaring 74% in a year! Trump rolls out $8 billion in farm aid to shore up agricultural states ahead of midterm elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump announced $8 billion in agricultural fuel subsidies to ease cost pressures from a 74% surge in diesel prices, a move aimed at shoring up support in agricultural states ahead of the midterm elections.
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U.S. President Trump announced on the 19th that the Agriculture Department would launch a "Harvest Season Fuel Assistance Program," providing a one-time subsidy of $8 billion.
The average price of diesel in the United States is currently about $6.32 per gallon, up about 74.1% from $3.63 a year earlier。
The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, launched earlier this year, has distributed $12 billion to more than 560,000 farmers。
The ARC and PLC programs recently provided nearly $14 billion in gross payments, about $8 billion more than they would have without the Labor Family Tax Relief Act。
Trump proposed issuing $5,000 checks to every adult citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate after the midterm elections。
More than AI chips!輝達 uses 8,192 GPUs to simulate a quantum computer;certain processes can use 90% fewer qubits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 and 德國於利希超級運算中心 collaborated to complete a fault-tolerant simulation of 104 qubits on the JUPITER supercomputer using 8,192 GH200 GPUs,verifying that magic-state cultivation can reduce qubit requirements by 90%。
Facts
輝達 completed a fault-tolerant quantum computing simulation of 104 qubits using 8,192 GH200 GPUs。
The magic-state cultivation method validated by the study can reduce physical qubit requirements by about 90%。
The simulation incorporated real-world hardware noise,including coherent phase errors and qubit leakage。
The development and validation process cut simulation time from several weeks to several days。
JUPITER is Europe's first exascale supercomputer。
The study was conducted in collaboration between 輝達 and 德國於利希超級運算中心。
輝達 used the CUDA-Q platform to describe fault-tolerant quantum circuits and cuQuantum to support large-scale simulations。
1111人力銀行 released its 2026 survey on workplace benefits,finding that 98% of employees support choosing their own benefits and 90.8% prefer to receive them in cash。The survey found that tangible bonuses and leave are most valued,while traditional team-building activities have become a burden;it urged companies to strengthen their ability to retain talent through flexible policies。
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1111人力銀行 released its “2026 Survey of the Workplace Benefits Employees Value Most” on the 20th。
In the survey,98% of employees supported companies adopting flexible,employee-selected benefits。
If a company's budget is limited,90.8% of respondents want benefits converted into cash or bonuses。
The most valued workplace benefit was year-end,performance,or profit-sharing bonuses,cited by 73.8%。
This year's Happy Enterprise awards attracted more than 3,422 companies,with 637 winning awards。
If a company receives Happy Enterprise certification,52.3% of job seekers would apply there first。
As many as 50.2% of employees have felt pressured because they did not want to take part in group activities such as company trips and year-end parties。
Debt default rate tops 60%!Taiwan stocks retest the quarterly moving average as investment trusts quietly position for the “next market leader”!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. AI startup CoreWeave is facing a debt crisis,with a default rate as high as 60%,but investment banks such as 高盛 and 摩根大通 remain optimistic。Taiwan stocks are supported by 台積電's strong fundamentals;as the market retests its quarterly moving average,investment trusts are actively positioning in the PCB and ABF supply chains,expecting mass production of AI servers to drive revenue growth。
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CoreWeave's implied default rate exceeds 60%
高盛 cuts its price target for CoreWeave to $106
Gartner forecasts that more than 80% of new cloud service providers will cease independent operations by 2030
台積電 raises its 2026 revenue target range at earnings call
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index had fallen for 8 consecutive trading days through last Friday
東台 showcases unmanned drilling solutions at TPCA Show 2026,with order visibility extending through the end of 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東台精機 showcased a CCD high-precision drilling machine and AMR unmanned solutions at TPCA Show 2026,demonstrating its systems integration capabilities;order visibility extends through the end of 2027。
Facts
東台精機's order visibility extends through the end of 2027。
東台精機 has entered the supply chains of leading global PCB manufacturers。
東台精機's customers include PCB manufacturers in Taiwan,China,and South Korea。
東台精機 showcased a CCD high-precision drilling machine and AMR unmanned solutions。
東台精機 is transforming from a standalone equipment manufacturer into a systems integration service provider。
SpaceX is about to report its third-quarter results,with its AI computing rental business driving significant revenue growth and potentially turning losses into profits。However,soaring capital expenditures from costly data center expansion and equipment purchases have raised market concerns about its substantial financing needs,while merger rumors involving Elon Musk's SpaceX and 特斯拉 have heated up again。
Facts
SpaceX third-quarter revenue is forecast at $12.8 billion,up 64% from a year earlier
德意志銀行 forecasts SpaceX AI revenue will reach $6 billion
SpaceX third-quarter capital expenditures are forecast to reach $19 billion
SpaceX plans to borrow $40 billion to purchase 輝達 chips
摩根士丹利 analysts expect SpaceX to issue another $80 billion in debt next year
安勤 partners with Exein to introduce firmware vulnerability analysis,strengthening embedded security and CRA compliance preparations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
安勤 and Exein are collaborating to introduce cybersecurity tools,strengthen embedded-system protection,and prepare for CRA compliance。
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Industrial computer maker 安勤 (3479-TW) announced a partnership with Italian IoT cybersecurity company Exein。
安勤 is integrating Exein Analyzer into its product security and lifecycle management processes。
Industries covered by the collaboration include healthcare,manufacturing,transportation,energy,and retail。
安勤 has long invested in x86 and Arm industrial computing platforms and has experience integrating hardware,BIOS,firmware,BSP,and the Linux operating system。
Exein Analyzer can analyze firmware binaries or software bills of materials (SBOMs) to identify software components,versions,and known vulnerabilities。
安勤 will help customers establish security management mechanisms covering product design,deployment,and maintenance to meet the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)。
Real estate:Nearly 7 in every 10 home sales nationwide involve properties under 35 ping;25–35-ping layouts lead for 5 consecutive years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鄉林不動產研究室 said homes under 35 ping accounted for 69.16% of residential transactions in 2025,with 25–35-ping homes leading for 五 consecutive years。Chairman 賴正鎰 emphasized that,with the 新青安3.0 total-price threshold in effect,competition in the housing market has shifted to lifestyle amenities and space efficiency within limited budgets。
Facts
Homes under 35 ping accounted for 69.16% of residential transactions in 2025
The 25–35-ping layout has led all size categories for 五 consecutive years
In 2025,25–35-ping homes accounted for 27.34% of residential transactions,while 15–25-ping homes accounted for 26.02%
The home price threshold for 新青安3.0 in Taipei City is NT$35 million
The share of homes under 15 ping rose from 14.79% in 2021 to 15.81% in 2025
A change of heart for the first time in 四 years!Why did an analyst who was bearish on Intel change his stance?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根大通 analyst Harlan Sur ended his four-year bearish stance and raised his rating on Intel to Neutral,citing improved competitiveness in its data center business,but said he was still watching for a recovery in CPU market share。
Facts
摩根大通 analyst Harlan Sur ended his “Underweight” rating on Intel after 四 years,changing his view。
Sur said Intel's data center chip competitiveness has improved since 陳立武 took over as CEO in 2025。
Intel's data center and AI server business has become the company's largest source of profit。
About 62% of analysts currently rate Intel Neutral or the equivalent。
Kevin Cassidy of Rosenblatt Securities is the only analyst who still has a bearish rating。
Intel shares have risen about 260% over the past 四 years。
As of Friday's close, Intel shares were down about 36% from their June peak.
台灣美光 strike crisis escalates! Unions at Taichung and Taoyuan plants mobilize in tandem, with key mediation set for the 22nd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Unions at 台灣美光's Taichung and Taoyuan plants are embroiled in a dispute over the profit-sharing system and will begin mediation on the 22nd while mobilizing for a strike in tandem. If management offers no substantive response, the conflict could escalate; the government has urged negotiations.
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The Micron Taichung union and management will hold their second labor-management mediation session on the 22nd.
The Taoyuan union will stage a solidarity strike on the same day, demanding a concrete counterproposal for a profit-sharing system.
The Taichung plant has about 12,300 employees, including 11,000 union members.
Since gaining the legal right to strike on October 7, management has yet to put forward a concrete proposal on the profit-sharing system.
President Lai Ching-te speaks at the opening ceremony for Micron's second advanced packaging and testing plant in Taichung.
U.S. long-term Treasury yields rise again as Treasury financing plans put Wall Street back on edge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Uncertainty over the U.S. Treasury's financing plans has sparked concern on Wall Street. A survey of primary dealers showed no sign of reduced long-term debt supply, prompting Treasury yields to rise. Markets are watching the quarterly refunding announcement in November and are concerned about the effects of inflation and AI credit risks on the bond market.
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On Monday, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to about 5.14%, while the 30-year yield climbed to about 5.47%.
Earlier this month, Treasury yields briefly climbed to 24-year highs, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.31%.
U.S. national debt reached $40 trillion this summer, while the federal budget deficit neared $2 trillion.
花旗 expects each auction of 20-year and 30-year Treasuries to be reduced by $3 billion.
Markets put the chance of the Federal Reserve raising rates next week at below 20%.
道明證券 believes adjustments to the size of long-term Treasury auctions may be delayed by 1 to 2 quarters.
What's the next wave of AI beyond chips? 永豐全球戰略資源基金 targets uranium, rare earths and power grids—which companies will emerge as the new winners?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永豐銀行 has launched 永豐全球戰略資源基金, investing in leading global companies to capture structural growth opportunities amid shortages of electricity, uranium and rare earths driven by AI computing demand.
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永豐全球戰略資源基金 targets three investment themes: uranium, rare earths and smart grids.
The fund's investments include global leaders such as Cameco, Freeport-McMoRan, GE Vernova, Eaton and Vertiv.
The bottleneck for AI computing is expanding beyond chips to resources such as electricity, uranium and rare earths.
Data center expansion is driving up electricity demand and fueling a nuclear revival and a repricing of the uranium market.
The reorganization of major powers' supply chains is increasing the importance of rare earths and critical minerals.
Suddenly short of cash for marriage, having a child or further study? Financial planning for 6 life stages—and when is borrowing appropriate?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This article examines financial planning at different life stages and distinguishes one-time expenses from ongoing costs. It recommends evaluating credit products such as 永豐數時貸 to cover one-time funding gaps for expenses such as marriage or further study, and stresses that people should first assess their existing resources before deciding how much to borrow.
Facts
永豐數時貸 offers a maximum loan amount of NT$8 million.
永豐數時貸 offers unsecured loans, online applications 24 hours a day and flexible repayment terms.
Marriage, moving, essential home repairs and education expenses are examples of large one-time costs.
Childcare, daily living costs and retirement expenses are ongoing costs.
As a general rule, ongoing expenses should be covered by salary, budgeting, government subsidies and existing assets.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine again received no warning from Western countries before Russian forces launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on the evening of the 18th.
Russia fired 16 ballistic missiles at Kyiv on the evening of the 18th and deployed more than 200 drones of various types.
In some circumstances, the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems stop working in various frontline areas, disrupting frontline logistics and the use of multiple types of drones.
After a suspension, the United States has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine on Russian attacks against the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Starshield is a defense product used by the U.S. military and that the Ukrainian military has never been given access to Starshield.
泰合 (6467-TW) listed today at NT$105.6, with its share price surging more than 1 times to NT$219.5. Successful lottery subscribers made about NT$113,900 per lot. The company focuses on developing new drug formulations under the 505(b)(2) pathway. Its lead product, BEQIA, has entered the U.S. FDA review stage, and the company expects to obtain drug approvals in the United States and Europe in 2027 and pursue licensing deals.
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泰合 listed on the 20th at NT$105.6 per share, reaching an intraday high of NT$219.5.
泰合 shares surged 108.06% on their first day of trading, with trading volume topping 2,000 lots.
泰合's lead product, the BEQIA antithrombotic orally dissolving film, has completed submission of its U.S. NDA.
April 22, 2027, is the target date for completing the U.S. drug approval review of BEQIA.
TAH0031 is the world's first orally dissolving film for pulmonary fibrosis.
The addiction-treatment sublingual orally dissolving film TAH2211 has completed Phase 1 clinical trials.
To protect domestic U.S. chip capacity, 英特爾 seeks FCC exemption: replacing foreign robots would take years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
英特爾 has asked the FCC for an exemption from the ban on foreign robots to ensure maintenance of critical equipment, including automated guided vehicles, at its U.S. factories. With no alternatives available in the United States and replacement taking years, 英特爾 is seeking a compliance exemption to avoid damage to production capacity and protect national security.
Facts
英特爾 filed an application with the FCC on the 16th, seeking a conditional exemption from the ban on advanced foreign-made robots.
英特爾 is concerned that the ban taking effect in July will restrict software and hardware updates for equipment such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in its factories.
There are currently no validated domestic U.S. alternatives for replacing these niche, specialized robotic systems.
Replacing existing robotic equipment would take years, and any operational disruption would immediately harm 英特爾's semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the United States.
Major suppliers of this type of specialized equipment include Japan's 村田機械 and 大福.
Trump wants another name change, says New Mexico should be renamed “New America State”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Donald Trump called on the state of New Mexico to change its name to “New America State” on the 19th, drawing strong opposition from local Senator Ben Ray Luján and gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland. The two sides clashed over historical and cultural identity and policy priorities.
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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on Monday, the 19th, calling on New Mexico to change its state name to “New America State.”
Trump believes a name change could enhance New Mexico's value and prestige and boost home prices and incomes.
New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján opposes the name change, noting that the state's name dates back hundreds of years, long before the founding of the United States.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland suggested Trump focus on ending wars, stopping tariffs and lowering prices.
Trump previously ordered the “Gulf of Mexico” renamed the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America.”
“CoreWeave is the canary in the coal mine”: experts warn more AI debt could run into trouble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Credit experts warn that CoreWeave's highly leveraged model is a sign of financial distress. Bond yields have surged, but retail investors are buying the dip.
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9fin head of leveraged finance Max Frumes called CoreWeave a warning sign for the AI market and expects other AI-related debt to run into financial distress.
CoreWeave has accumulated more than $51 billion in debt and other financial obligations, and the cost of default protection has topped 1,000 basis points.
Yields on CoreWeave corporate bonds maturing in 2031 have surged above 16%, while its share price has fallen nearly 25% in a single week.
Net purchases of CoreWeave on the Robinhood platform hit a record high for a single week.
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator said the company’s backlog is far greater than its debt obligations.
U.S. tech stocks rebounded Monday (the 19th) after a steep drop last week, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.11% and the S&P 500 rising 0.41%.
Original截至報導發布時,已公布第三季財報的47家標普成分股中,85%的獲利優於預期。
Original巴克萊將風險性資產立場轉為中立,因近期科技股價格走勢脆弱。
LNW Chief Investment Officer Ron Albahary believes that any company classified as an AI investment play must produce tangible results to prove its ability to grow.
France imposes curfews in 4 northern cities to prevent protest violence from escalating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
French police announced curfews in 4 northern cities, including Lille and Douai, as well as parts of Paris, to prevent protest violence from escalating. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vowed to restore order and launch legal action.
Israeli police arrest 10 settlement attack suspects over assaults on European diplomats and Palestinian olive groves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects over attacks on European diplomats and Palestinian farmers in settlements. The arrests failed to quell Palestinian anger, with Palestinians accusing the Israeli military of shielding the suspects. U.S. President Donald Trump’s public support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked sharply divided reactions within Israel.
Always waking up at 3 a.m.?A Chinese medicine practitioner reveals why:these 2 areas may be signaling health problems - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article explores waking up at 3 a.m., noting that Western medicine sees possible links to autonomic nervous system dysfunction or stress, while traditional Chinese medicine’s meridian theory regards it as a distress signal from the body.
Frequent neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain... A Chinese medicine practitioner recommends this exercise to release fascia, stretch the meridians and quickly ease pain - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Many people today suffer from neck and shoulder stiffness and lower back pain. “Meridian fascia yoga,” which combines the concepts of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine and fascia in Western medicine, has become popular.
[中部水産株式会社] Corrected Annual Securities Report—80th Fiscal Year (2022/04/01–2023/03/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
中部水産株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 80th fiscal year (fiscal year ended March 2023). It reported sales of approximately ¥34.9 billion and ordinary profit of approximately ¥240 million, with 87 employees.
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中部水産株式会社’s sales for its 80th fiscal year were ¥34,890,991,000.