确认汇损!2024Q4夏普净损额扩大,液晶面板业务营业利润飙增近8倍

因认列汇损,鸿海转投资的夏普(Sharp)上季(2024年10-12月)再度陷入亏损、且净损额大幅扩大,不过夏普上季营益飙增近8倍,调升今年度(2024年4月至2025年3月)营收、营益目标,而纯益目标虽变更为「未定」,不过目标是高于原先预估值,有望3年来首度转亏为盈。

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Taiwan’s aerospace ambitions rise on defense and commercial tailwinds

Taiwan’s aerospace industry is gaining momentum as global demand for defense autonomy surges and the aviation sector rebounds. Industry sources note that defense and aerospace are two sides of the same coin: military applications fall under defense, while civilian use defines aerospace. Taiwan’s push to bolster its defense capabilities is fueling growth in both sectors.

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LinkCom sees growth potential in 1Q25 on strong networking demand

LinkCom’s magnetic components division demonstrated robust performance in January, driven by steady networking product demand and successful Wi-Fi 7 order fulfillment. Despite the seasonal slowdown during the Lunar New Year holiday, the company achieved monthly consolidated revenue of NT$51.33 million (US$1.56 million), marking a 4.08% increase month over month while maintaining levels from January 2024. The company is also accelerating its Southeast Asian supply chain development in response to recent US trade policies.

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Trump tariff spurs 3M unit monitor panel stockpiling, capacity expected to reach 3 million units

Suppliers report that China’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods will significantly impact total system costs, with monitor prices potentially increasing by 5%. The US market, being one of the largest consumers of monitors globally, faces particular challenges due to the low-margin nature of these products. The tariffs not only raise costs but also affect brand confidence in end-market sales, potentially leading major brands to adopt more conservative shipment targets for 2025.

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Samsung appoints Dustin Lee to revive China smartphone business

Samsung Electronics Device eXperience (DX) division is implementing significant changes to its overseas leadership to strengthen global competitiveness. Most notably, former Taiwan General Manager Dustin Lee has taken over the position for the China region. As Samsung faces challenges in the fiercely competitive Chinese market, industry observers are watching closely to see if his management experience can lead to breakthroughs.

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