Taipei, Dec. 22 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recorded its highest number of shareholders in nearly eight months this week, even as its share price dropped. The number of people owning shares in the company rose to 1.88 million as of Friday. This is the highest level seen since April 25. The total count increased by 31,870 people compared to the previous week, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

The increase in shareholders happened despite a 3.38 per cent fall in the company's stock price. Shares fell by NT$1,430.00 (USD 45.39). This price drop occurred because many investors decided to sell their shares to collect profits. This selling followed a period of ups and downs for technology stocks in the United States. ...