Financials, techs push Taiwan stocks to 9-mth high
Published: 26 May 2009 21:39:27 PSTTAIPEI, May 27 - Taiwan stocks rose 3.1 percent on Wednesday to a 9-month closing high, as positive consumer confidence data from the U.S. and hopes over a broad trade agreement with China boosted financial and technology shares.
The main TAIEX share index <.TWII> closed up 207.33 points at 6,890.44, recouping the ground lost in the previous two sessions to hit its best finish since Aug. 29, 2008.
The market will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Dragon Boat Festival and will re-open on Monday. (US$1=T$32.6)
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