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United Microelectronics

Founded in 1980, United Microelectronics is the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, with 7% market share in 2023 after TSMC and SMIC. UMC's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and it operates 12 fabs in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the us, and South Korea. UMC features a diverse customer base that includes Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Xilinx, and Realtek, supplying a wide range of products applied in communications, display, memory, automotive and more. UMC employs about 20,000 people.

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A new 13F filing from Viking Fund Management reveals which companies the fund bought and sold in the third quarter, including exiting some oil companies ahead of the 2024 election.
Third Quarter Exits: Viking Fund Management sold out of eight stocks completely in the third quarter, including positions in some of the largest oil companies.
Here are the positions exited, as <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000116906924000080/compare/000116906924000006">reported </a>by 13finfo:
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<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</li>
<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)</li>
<li>SM Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>)</li>
<li>Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>)</li>
<li>Sanofi SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>)</li>
<li>Cactus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)</li>
</ul>
Third Quarter New Positions: The following were the new stocks added to the fund in the third quarter, ranked in size by the dollar value at the end of the quarter.
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<li>Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>)</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>)</li>
<li>HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>)</li>
<li>Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>)</li>
<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</li>
<li>Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>)</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>)</li>
<li>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</li>
<li>Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</li>
<li>Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</li>
<li>Nutrien (NTR.TO – Canada)</li>
</ul>
 Big Moves: The fund made several changes to its existing positions alongside the new positions and exited positions.
Here are the biggest additions in the quarter to existing stakes:
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<li>Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882%</li>
<li>LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400%</li>
<li>Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386%</li>
<li>Dow Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%</li>
</ul>
Here are the biggest position cuts during the quarter to existing stakes:
<ul>
<li>Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50%</li>
<li>Haliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40%</li>
<li>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36%</li>
<li>Ovintiv (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: At the end of the quarter, these are the fund's largest positions ranked by dollar value and the percentage they make up of the fund:
<ul>
<li>Broadcom: $27.96 million, 4.5%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): $24.88 million, 4.0%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): $22.65 million, 3.7%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): $16.27 million, 2.6%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $14.24 million, 2.3%</li>
</ul>
The fund added significantly to its position in Broadcom, which remains the largest holding.
The quarter saw the sale of several oil stocks, but the fund opened new positions in several energy names in the quarter.
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Viking Fund Management 13F Shows Added Stake In EQT Corp With 50,000 Shares; Added Stake In NRG Energy Inc With 20,000 Shares; Added Stake In Weatherford International With 21,000 Shares; Added Stake In Kodiak Gas Services With 60,000 Shares; Added Stake In Vistra Corp With 10,000 Shares; Added Stake In Nutrien Ltd With 2,000 Shares; Added Stake In UMC (United Microelectronics Corp) With 10,000 Shares

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower. The sector may be moving amid continued weakness after the U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers earlier this week.

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Semiconductor stocks are trading lower possibly amid sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Reports suggested that the US requested that the company halt shipments to China.

Chip stocks including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) Credo Technology Group Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>), Lattice Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>), Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Qorvo, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>), United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) are trading lower Monday in sympathy with contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Taiwan Semiconductor stock took a hit after the U.S. Department of Commerce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41883357/taiwan-semiconductor-stock-drops-as-us-orders-halt-on-ai-chip-sales-to-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">instructed the chipmaker</a> to cease supplying China with sophisticated chips—of 7 nanometers or more advanced designs—that support AI and graphics processing capabilities.
The U.S. move sent jitters across the sector, anticipating further actions from President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s administration, which had previously attacked the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41845483/taiwan-semiconductor-us-expansion-plans-unfazed-by-trump-win-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Chips Act and Taiwan</a>, the hometown of Taiwan Semiconductor.
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Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial supplier to tech giants like&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and&nbsp;Nvidia.
The semiconductor stocks also got a hit from Edgewater Research analysts, flagging Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), which faced a significant setback and sent its stock plunging on Monday.
The analysts noted Monolithic&#8217;s allocation to Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell GPUs is in jeopardy due to performance problems with its Power Management ICs.
The analysts highlighted that Japanese company Renesas and German firm Infineon have stepped in, receiving rush orders, potentially replacing Monolithic in Nvidia&#8217;s B200 and GB200 SKUs.
Edgewater expressed concern that supply chain partners perceived Monolithic&#8217;s temporary solution as a stopgap measure rather than a complete fix.
Investors can gain exposure to semiconductor stocks through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: At the last check on Monday, NVDA stock was trading lower by 1.67% to $145.19, INTC was down 4.16%, and ARM was down 4.07%.
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Why Are Chip Stocks Trading Lower On Monday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$95.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>39.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$422.50</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
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<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
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<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$420.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
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<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
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<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<td>UMC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 990 contract(s) at a $147.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.3K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 5125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39381 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.3K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 7360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19547 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $422.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 5653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7465 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $2130.0 per contract. There were 4648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6624 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 1717 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $420.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 2917 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4756 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 748 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.7K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 17236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4049 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 161 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 243 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $158.0 per contract. There were 9184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2585 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 1314 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 2687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2424 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 225 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $3750.0 per contract. There were 10135 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2358 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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United Microelectronics Reported October 2024 Net Sales Growth Of 11.36% YoY

JP Morgan analyst Gokul Hariharan downgrades United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) from Overweight to Neutral.

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United Microelectronics shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPADS results.

Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41620123/umc-reports-third-quarter-2024-results">third-quarter fiscal 2024</a> revenue growth of 6% year-on-year to $1.91 billion (NT$60.49 billion).
The company beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.88 billion. 
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<li>The revenue increased by 6.5% quarter over quarter.</li>
<li>Earnings per ADS of $0.183 beat the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 17 cents</a>.</li>
<li>Revenue from 22 and 28nm was 35% of the wafer revenue, while the 40nm contribution declined to 13% of&nbsp;sales.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The gross margin declined by 210 basis points Y/Y to 33.8%. Capital expenditure spending totaled $688 million in the quarter.</li>
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Q4 Outlook: The company is seeing demand stabilize across end markets and a clear downward trend in inventory levels. 
&#8220;Looking ahead, we have a number of exciting technology and collaboration projects in the pipeline as we continue to align closely with our customers' product roadmaps,&#8221; Jason Wang, co-president of UMC said. &#8220;In addition, as we hear consistently from customers, UMC's diversified manufacturing footprint is also very important in supporting their long-term strategies. Our new fab expansion in Singapore is nearing completion while our collaboration with Intel remains on track."
UMC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects fourth-quarter</a> wafer shipments and ASP in USD to stay flat quarter-over-quarter. It also expects capacity utilization to be in the high-60% range. UMC expects a 2024 capex of $3.0 billion (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40074251/semiconductor-foundry-umc-reports-q2-earnings-beat-strong-q3-demand-expected-in-communication-and-c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior $3.3 billion</a>).
United Microelectronics stock lost 11% year-to-date. At least two Wall Street firms including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UMC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded rating on</a> the stock in October.
Republican candidate and Ex-President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41604100/trump-goes-after-taiwan-semiconductor-on-joe-rogan-podcast">criticized Taiwan for</a> allegedly harming the U.S. chip industry during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast. He also took aim at the CHIPS Act, promising tariffs on Taiwanese chips if he wins the presidency. Previously, he questioned the U.S. defense commitment to Taiwan, noting the lack of a formal treaty as seen with South Korea and Japan.
Price Action:&nbsp;UMC stock is up 1.08% at $7.49 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Earnings

Guidance

Semiconductor Company UMC Surpasses Q3 Revenue Expectations, Eyes Growth With New Projects In Pipeline

United Microelectronics Expects Q4 Wafer Shipments And Average Selling Price To Remain Flat QoQ

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

United Microelectronics Q3 2024 GAAP EPADS $0.18 Misses $0.19 Estimate, Sales $1.910B Beat $1.883B Estimate

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore downgrades United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight.

Morgan Stanley Downgrades United Microelectronics to Equal-Weight

Goldman Sachs analyst Bruce Lu downgrades United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announces $7.4 price target.

Price Target

Goldman Sachs Downgrades United Microelectronics to Neutral, Announces $7.4 Price Target

A poll conducted by Taiwan&#8217;s Institute for National Defence and Security Research reveals that a majority of Taiwanese citizens believe a Chinese invasion is unlikely within the next five years. This survey involved around 1,200 participants and highlights the current sentiment in Taiwan regarding potential military threats from China.
What Happened: 61% of respondents consider an attack by China &#8220;unlikely or very unlikely&#8221; in the near future. Despite this, many Taiwanese still view China&#8217;s territorial ambitions as a significant threat, as noted by Christina Chen, a researcher at the institute, according to Reuters on Wednesday.
The poll also reveals that over 67% of Taiwanese are willing to resist if an attack occurs, though opinions are divided on the capability of Taiwan&#8217;s military to defend the island. Additionally, mixed sentiments exist about U.S. involvement in Taiwan&#8217;s defense, with 74% expecting indirect support but only 52% believing in direct military intervention. Researcher Lee Kuan-chen emphasized the need for transparency in Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation to manage public expectations effectively.
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Why It Matters: The geopolitical landscape surrounding Taiwan has significant implications for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/10/29230444/taiwan-reasons-why-it-is-futile-for-us-and-china-to-harm-tsmc">global semiconductor industry.</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) a key player in the industry, has seen its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41140484/taiwan-semiconductor-has-soared-96-but-geopolitical-risks-persist"> stock soar by 96%</a> over the past year, driven by increased demand for AI chips. The company is advancing its 2-nanometer technology, keeping it ahead of China by at least a decade, as noted by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council.
The evolving geopolitical tensions have led Taiwanese chip firms, including Alchip Techs, to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/02/37254196/taiwanese-chip-firms-flock-to-japan-as-china-decoupling-accelerates">expand operations in Japan</a>, reshaping the global semiconductor landscape. This move aligns with the U.S. efforts to curb China&#8217;s advancements in cutting-edge semiconductors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39878513/nvidia-apple-supplier-tsmc-and-other-us-listed-taiwan-stocks-trading-lower-in-pre-market-after-biden">Recent political developments</a>, such as U.S. President Joe Biden&#8217;s withdrawal from the presidential race, have impacted Taiwanese stocks, including United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) and ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASX#NYSE">ASX</a>), which experienced dips in the U.S. pre-market. These fluctuations underscore the sensitivity of Taiwanese companies to geopolitical shifts.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Global

General

Majority Of Taiwanese Citizens Downplay Invasion Threat From China Within Next 5 Years: Here Is How TSMC, UMC And Others Would Be Impacted

Revenues for September 2024
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September
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2.59%
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United Microelectronics Reported Net Sales Decline Of 0.58% YoY In September 2024

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid a possible pullback. The sector recently surged on strong earnings from Micron.

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Semiconductor shares are trading higher amid possible sympathy with NVIDIA. At the ABC 2024 Presidential Debate, Vice President Harris said she wants to invest in American-based technology to win the race on AI and quantum computing.

Taiwan's Economy Minister,&nbsp;Kuo Jyh-huei, expressed that former President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;misunderstood Taiwan's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40673345/trump-misunderstands-taiwans-role-in-chip-industry-says-economy-minister-the-president-has-a-lot-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">role in the semiconductor industry</a>.
The Brazilian government is considering taxing large tech companies. It may also implement a 15% global minimum tax on multinational corporations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40680965/brazil-considers-tax-on-big-tech-companies-to-meet-2025-fiscal-goals-after-banning-elon-musks-x-and" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to achieve its 2025 fiscal target</a>.
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Gaming
Ubi Soft Entertainment ADR&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFY#OTC">UBSFY</a>) recent release of Star Wars Outlaws, developed by&nbsp;Massive Entertainment, has failed to deliver the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40717689/star-wars-outlaws-sales-slump-ubisoft-shares-hit-near-10-year-low" rel="noreferrer noopener">financial boost the&nbsp;company had hoped for</a>.
Rocksteady Studios&nbsp;has reportedly laid off several employees following the disappointing performance of its latest title,&nbsp;Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which cost Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40698283/warner-bros-discoverys-rocksteady-studios-cuts-jobs-after-suicide-squad-flop-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$200 million in revenues</a>.
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) CFO&nbsp;Hiroki Totoki&nbsp;admitted that the company, despite its impressive portfolio, lacks enough intellectual properties (IP) that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40741541/sony-cfo-admits-we-dont-have-enough-ips-we-fostered-from-the-beginning-can-sony-compete-wit" rel="noreferrer noopener">it has&nbsp;&#8220;fostered from the beginning</a>.&#8221;
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Smartphones
Amid ongoing debates about regulating teen smartphone use,&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly opposing legislative efforts requiring it to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40674661/apple-gears-up-to-push-back-against-legislation-enforcing-age-restrictions-in-app-store-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">enforce age restrictions on apps</a>.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40674140/huawei-plans-to-one-up-apples-iphone-16-with-disruptive-product-launch-says-it-has-turned-science-fi" rel="noreferrer noopener">Huawei Plans To One-Up Apple&#8217;s iPhone 16 With &#8216;Disruptive&#8217; Product Launch, Says It Has &#8216;Turned Science Fiction To Reality&#8217; After 5 Years Of Research</a>
Apple could likely discontinue some of its products&nbsp;following its annual iPhone event on Sept. 9. Following the keynote, these Apple products are expected to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40680904/7-products-apple-will-likely-discontinue-next-week-after-iphone-16-launch" rel="noreferrer noopener">be removed from the Apple Store</a>.
Apple has reportedly decided to incorporate&nbsp;organic light-emitting diode or OLED displays&nbsp;in all&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;models, including the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40699698/apple-reportedly-plans-to-switch-to-oled-for-all-iphones-starting-2025-not-just-the-top-tier-flagshi" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower-priced&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40699698/apple-reportedly-plans-to-switch-to-oled-for-all-iphones-starting-2025-not-just-the-top-tier-flagshi" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone SE</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40699698/apple-reportedly-plans-to-switch-to-oled-for-all-iphones-starting-2025-not-just-the-top-tier-flagshi" rel="noreferrer noopener">, from 2025</a>.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40713896/apples-glowtime-event-will-the-iphone-16-shine-or-fizzle" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple&#8217;s Glowtime Event: Will The iPhone 16 Shine Or Fizzle?</a>
TV, Streaming Platform &amp; Social Media
A failed distribution agreement between&nbsp;Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and&nbsp;pay-TV provider&nbsp;DirecTV,&nbsp;owned by&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and&nbsp;TPG Capital, has led to more than <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40670016/disney-and-directv-fail-to-reach-deal-over-11m-subscribers-face-blackout-ahead-of-nfl-seaso" rel="noreferrer noopener">11 million&nbsp;subscribers losing access</a>.
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South Korean law enforcement agencies&nbsp;have&nbsp;launched an investigation&nbsp;into&nbsp;the encrypted messaging platform&nbsp;Telegram for its alleged involvement in the dissemination of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40680081/alleged-deepfake-sex-crimes-south-korea-puts-telegram-under-the-microscope" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexually explicit deepfake content</a>.
Pavel Durov, the founder of&nbsp;Telegram, who is currently&nbsp;under investigation in France, has publicly criticized French authorities for detaining him instead o<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40743743/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-slams-france-in-first-public-comments-since-detention-still-trying-to-u" rel="noreferrer noopener">f addressing their complaints to his company</a>.
YouTube&nbsp;has taken down the&nbsp;Tenet Media&nbsp;channel following a U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40744282/youtube-shuts-down-tenet-media-channel-following-us-indictment-right-wing-influencers-say-victims-of" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Justice indictment</a>.
E-Commerce
In a significant move, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is reportedly gearing up to revamp its voice assistant, Alexa, using&nbsp;Anthropic's Claude AI models to replace its own AI. The new version, set for an October release, is designed to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40650406/amazon-leverages-anthropics-claude-ai-to-transform-alexa-before-holiday-season-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">answer complex queries more efficiently</a>.
In recent developments, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has called for an investigation into e-commerce retailers&nbsp;Shein&nbsp;and PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) owned&nbsp;Temu. The demand comes in light of allegations regarding the sale of &#8220;deadly baby <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40701030/us-demands-probe-into-shein-and-temu-over-deadly-baby-products" rel="noreferrer noopener">and toddler products&#8221; on these platforms</a>.
Technology
In an effort to bolster supply chain resilience, Taiwan's leading chip manufacturers are set to begin domestic production of neon gas by 2025, in partnership with local steel and gas firms. Apple and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) key chip suppliers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Winbond, and United Microelectronics Corporation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40686890/apple-nvidia-key-supplier-tsmc-leads-taiwanese-chip-giants-to-localize-neon-gas-production-by-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) are leading this initiative</a>.
Days after Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg said that the&nbsp;Joe Biden administration &#8220;pressured&#8221;&nbsp;Facebook to censor certain content on its platforms, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a fresh strategy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40700150/doj-revamps-social-media-strategy-on-combating-foreign-threats-days-after-meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-s" rel="noreferrer noopener">to deal with foreign threats</a>.
In a bold move to penetrate the U.S. point-of-sale (POS) payments market, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) is integrating its debit card with&nbsp;Apple&#8216;s mobile wallet and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/09/40731875/paypal-ventures-into-in-person-payments-with-apple-pay-integration-and-cashback-rewards" rel="noreferrer noopener">offering different cashback rewards</a>.
Elon Musk
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;have threatened&nbsp;to seize Brazilian government assets&nbsp;unless property belonging to his companies&nbsp;X, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40679667/elon-musk-says-brazilian-government-assets-can-be-seized-after-x-spacex-property-confiscated-hope-lu" rel="noreferrer noopener">formerly&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40679667/elon-musk-says-brazilian-government-assets-can-be-seized-after-x-spacex-property-confiscated-hope-lu" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40679667/elon-musk-says-brazilian-government-assets-can-be-seized-after-x-spacex-property-confiscated-hope-lu" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and SpaceX, are returned</a>.
Elon Musk's satellite broadband company,&nbsp;Starlink, has decided to comply with a Brazilian&nbsp;court order to block access&nbsp;to social media platform&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;in Brazil,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40699448/elon-musks-starlink-bows-to-brazils-top-court-blocks-access-to-x-in-the-country-we-continue-to-pursu" rel="noreferrer noopener">reversing its previous stance</a>.
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Twitter has won an appeal against a&nbsp;California law that mandates&nbsp;social media companies to disclose their policies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40722358/elon-musks-x-triumphs-in-appeal-over-california-law-on-content-moderation-policies-congrats-for-defe" rel="noreferrer noopener">against disinformation and hate speech</a>.
A significant number of advertisers plan to reduce their spending on X in 2025. This decision stems from concerns about the platform's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40724275/elon-musks-x-faces-26-ad-spend-decline-by-2025-amid-steep-decline-in-brand-safety-survey-reveals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">association with contentious content</a>.
Elon Musk announced the beta launch of the X TV app, a new venture of the social media <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40681098/elon-musks-x-tv-beta-version-now-live-on-android-tv-heres-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">platform </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40681098/elon-musks-x-tv-beta-version-now-live-on-android-tv-heres-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40681098/elon-musks-x-tv-beta-version-now-live-on-android-tv-heres-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, formerly </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40681098/elon-musks-x-tv-beta-version-now-live-on-android-tv-heres-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has managed to&nbsp;avoid a comprehensive U.K. probe&nbsp;into its recruitment<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40722165/microsoft-avoids-uk-antitrust-investigation-into-acquisition-of-certain-assets-from-inflection-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener"> of staff from startup&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40722165/microsoft-avoids-uk-antitrust-investigation-into-acquisition-of-certain-assets-from-inflection-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inflection AI</a>.
Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;is stepping up its&nbsp;U.S. expansion&nbsp;with&nbsp;a new AI-powered sourcing tool&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to simplify the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40744024/alibaba-boosts-us-expansion-with-new-ai-sourcing-tool-despite-festering-tensions-between-beijing-and" rel="noreferrer noopener">sourcing process&nbsp;for American buyers</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;reportedly plans to target the U.S. for the expansion of the&nbsp;artificial intelligence infrastructure project, which could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40700567/openai-ceo-sam-altmans-ai-infrastructure-plan-worth-tens-of-billions-of-dollars-to-include-investors" rel="noreferrer noopener">cost "tens of billions of dollars."</a>
Safe Superintelligence&nbsp;(SSI),&nbsp;co-founded by&nbsp;Ilya Sutskever, has raised $1 billion to develop <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40722123/openai-co-founder-ilya-sutskevers-ai-startup-raises-1b-from-andreessen-horowitz-sequoia-as-sam-altma" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced artificial intelligence systems</a>.
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United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>, TWSE: 2303)))) ("UMC"), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of August 2024.
Revenues for August 2024
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Period</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2023</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Y/Y Change</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Y/Y (%)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">August</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">20,645,494</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">18,952,011</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,693,483</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">8.94%</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Jan.-Aug.</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">152,973,760</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">148,521,784</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">4,451,976</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3.00%</td>
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