S&P 500 & TSMC

S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced a record day, supported by cheaper oil prices and strong US earnings, reflecting a general boost in investor risk appetite.

TSMC: TSMC's shares shot up, leading the surge in Taiwan's Taiex.

S&P 500: The S&P 500 showed little change but companies within it are on track for strong profit growth, contributing to a positive market mood.

TSMC: TSMC's blowout results reinforced the upbeat tone in Asia, contributing to strong tech earnings.

S&P 500: The S&P 500 notched record-high closes, lifted by AI-related stocks, which contributed to the overall positive market sentiment that benefited Samsung Electronics.

TSMC: TSMC is mentioned as the first Asian company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization, setting a precedent that Samsung Electronics has now followed. Apple Inc. has also held discussions with Samsung Electronics to potentially use them as a secondary processor supplier, diversifying from TSMC.

S&P 500: Companies in the S&P 500 are on track to report earnings growth of 27.1%, the highest rate in over four years, leading to all-time highs.

TSMC: TSMC was almost 7% up, contributing to the rally in Asian markets.

S&P 500: US stocks, including the S&P 500, have surged on hopes for an end to fighting.

TSMC: TSMC reported a record first-quarter net profit of US$18 billion, indicating strong demand for artificial intelligence.