On June 8, United Microelectronics (UMC) rose 3.02% in regular trading, trading at $20.275/share, with trading volume of $36.04 million, extending its rebound following a prolonged correction.

On the news front, the semiconductor sector staged a broad-based recovery, with Intel up 9.89%, Marvell Technology up 9.75%, and Micron Technology up 8.92%, significantly lifting sector sentiment. Meanwhile, UMC recently reported May revenue of NT$22.94 billion, representing a 17.8% year-over-year increase, sustaining its growth momentum. Additionally, an analyst upgrade from Hold to Buy with a target price of NT$135 provided further positive sentiment.

UMC had previously corrected over 15% from elevated valuation levels, with its TTM price-to-earnings ratio at approximately 35.5x versus a five-year median of 11.8x. The company's Q1 net profit surged 108% year-over-year to NT$16.17 billion, with gross margin reaching 29.2%, while its announced selective price hikes of approximately 10% in the second half continue to underpin earnings growth expectations, attracting capital inflows after the pullback.

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