Taiwan Stock Index Futures Night Session Exceeds 36,000 Points for First Time; Analysts Expect New Highs for Taiwan Stocks

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On April 14, 2026, the Taiwan Stock Index Futures night session rose by 567 points, breaking 36,000 points for the first time to reach 36,027 points. Major US stock indices closed higher on April 13. The Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan International Intelligent Mobility Show, and Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show will be held from April 14 to 17, with companies from 16 countries participating. DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology reported a net profit after tax of NT$26.058 billion and EPS of NT$8.41 in Q1 2026. Nanya Technology expects to be unable to meet customer demand this year and next, anticipating several quarters of high gross margins for DRAM manufacturers. Silicon Motion, a memory controller chip manufacturer, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Taipei corporate headquarters on April 13, expected to be operational in 2030. Silicon Motion predicts a structural shift in the memory market and a larger supply gap in 2027 than in 2026. Panel manufacturer AUO's board approved a reorganization plan to spin off its energy business into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dayao Energy Technology, effective August 1, 2026. Rih-Sheng Construction signed a syndicated loan agreement for NT$3.394 billion, funding an urban renewal project at the intersection of Guanqian Road and Xinyang Street in Taipei City. The project, covering approximately 608 ping, is expected to start construction in early 2028 and will build a Class A office building.