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ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

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Can Strong LEAP Demand Help ASE Technology Challenge AMKR & INTC?

Zacks reports ASE Technology Holding (ASX) is seeing strong LEAP advanced packaging and testing demand tied to AI infrastructure. For 1H 2026, ATM revenues rose 35% YoY, and ASX now expects 2026 ATM revenue growth of 35%. Q2 2026 ATM revenues hit a record TWD 126.1B, with gross margin 27.3%. ASX raised 2026 capex to about $10.5B. Competitors cited: Amkor (AMKR) and Intel (INTC).

Taiwan shares end down as TSMC gives up earlier gains

Taiwan’s Taiex fell 0.46% to 45,811.01 after a four-session rise, with turnover of NT$1.06 trillion. TSMC gave up earlier gains, down 1.64% to NT$2,395.00, weighing the index. Dealers cited profit taking near 46,000 points. Foreign investors bought a net NT$45.35 billion.

ASX (ASX:ASX) Shares Confront Margin Squeeze And Uncovered Dividend

Simply Wall St reports ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) trades near A$58 after results, with trailing net profit margin falling to 38.4% from 45.0% as expenses rise. It cites FY26 revenue of A$1,262.1m and net income (excl. items) of A$484.9m. The article highlights a dividend payout cut to 75% but says it is not covered by free cash flow.

ASX sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 16 news stories mentioning ASX (ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 8 bullish, 5 neutral, and 3 bearish.

Recent ASX coverage spans earnings, market movers and technology.

In the last 30 days, ASX insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($2.0M). The most active reporter was Uang Du-Tsuen, Chief Administration Officer, with 1 filing.

What's driving ASX

  • Higher LEAP demand and margin expansion guidance can support upward estimate revisions and multiple expansion versus peers.

    tradingview.com · Aug 14, 2026

  • ASE’s move is read-through from large-cap chip profit taking, suggesting near-term sentiment pressure in packaging/testing.

    focustaiwan.tw · Aug 14, 2026

  • Margin squeeze plus rising expenses/capex and dividend not covered by free cash flow increases downside risk to earnings quality and capital return.

    simplywall.st · Aug 14, 2026

  • The disclosed facility acquisition size suggests incremental capacity or footprint expansion, which can affect near-term capex and longer-term utilization.

    marketscreener.com · Aug 14, 2026

  • Profit beat is tied to higher futures/options volumes and post-trade demand, but costs rose sharply due to technology modernization and regulator inquiry.

    dealstreetasia.com · Aug 13, 2026

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Can Strong LEAP Demand Help ASE Technology Challenge AMKR & INTC?

Zacks reports ASE Technology Holding (ASX) is seeing strong LEAP advanced packaging and testing demand tied to AI infrastructure. For 1H 2026, ATM revenues rose 35% YoY, and ASX now expects 2026 ATM revenue growth of 35%. Q2 2026 ATM revenues hit a record TWD 126.1B, with gross margin 27.3%. ASX raised 2026 capex to about $10.5B. Competitors cited: Amkor (AMKR) and Intel (INTC).

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Taiwan shares end down as TSMC gives up earlier gains

Taiwan’s Taiex fell 0.46% to 45,811.01 after a four-session rise, with turnover of NT$1.06 trillion. TSMC gave up earlier gains, down 1.64% to NT$2,395.00, weighing the index. Dealers cited profit taking near 46,000 points. Foreign investors bought a net NT$45.35 billion.

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ASX (ASX:ASX) Shares Confront Margin Squeeze And Uncovered Dividend

Simply Wall St reports ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) trades near A$58 after results, with trailing net profit margin falling to 38.4% from 45.0% as expenses rise. It cites FY26 revenue of A$1,262.1m and net income (excl. items) of A$484.9m. The article highlights a dividend payout cut to 75% but says it is not covered by free cash flow.

ASX jumps most since early 2020 as volatility-driven trading boom lifts earnings

ASX, the Australian stock exchange operator, reported annual underlying net profit after tax of A$536.4 million, up from A$510 million, and a final dividend of 104.7 Australian cents per share. The company attributed higher trading and post-trade revenue to global market volatility, with markets revenue up 18.6% and futures and options volumes up 14.4%. Shares rose up to 9.9% after the results.

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ASX 200 Slips Below 9,200: Today’s Movers

The ASX 200 fell 0.23% to 9,188.50, slipping below 9,200. Materials dropped 0.71% and Energy fell 0.35%, while Financials rose 0.08% led by ANZ and ASX Ltd. Cleanaway surged 15.19% to $2.73. Alcoa fell 7.32% to $73.19 and IAG dropped 5.10%.

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ASX Ltd Shares Rallying as Cost Fears Ease: The Latest

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares rose over 12% to A$62.58 after the company reported its FY26 result and did not raise FY27 expense or capex guidance. FY27 total expense growth is guided at 18-21% and capex at A$180-200 million. Revenue to 30 Apr 2026 was A$1.03 billion (+12.5% YoY).

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ASX logs best day in six years as volatility-driven trading boom lifts profit

Reuters reports ASX, the Australian stock exchange operator, posted underlying net profit after tax up 5.2% to A$536.4 million for the year ended June 30, helped by higher trading activity during volatile global markets. Key markets revenue rose 18.6%, futures and options volumes up 14.4%. ASX shares jumped, and it declared a 104.7 Australian cents final dividend.

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