Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's stock closed sharply lower by 2953.71 points, a 6.47% decline, setting a new record for the largest intraday and closing point decline in Taiwan stock history. The weighted index settled at 42,671.27 points, breaching three major support levels of 45,000, 44,000, and 43,000 in a single session.
TSMC's significant stock drop, despite its critical role in AI chip manufacturing, suggests broader market jitters impacting even core AI infrastructure suppliers.