Taiwan Semiconductor Drops 6.5% in a Single Session: What It Means
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on November 5, 2026.
A 6.47% drop to $354.44 from a $378.96 open is an outsized single session for the world's largest foundry, a $1.8 trillion name that rarely moves like this. Keep an eye on whether buyers step in before the close.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell steadily from the open to settle near $354.44, with selling pressure persisting through the session.
As the world's largest foundry, this is not a name that typically sheds more than 6% in a single regular-session day, which is part of what makes this selloff worth watching closely.
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The decline unfolded in an almost unbroken staircase from the open, with the steepest leg coming in the afternoon hours before a slight bounce. Heavy early selling followed by a weak recovery attempt shows sellers were active throughout the day.
Whether buyers commit before the close or the stock continues to drift lower is the key question heading into the final stretch of the session. A close near the lows would reinforce the bearish character of the day; a firmer finish would signal the worst of the selling has passed.
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