Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced a 67.9% year-on-year increase in June sales, reaching NT$442.68 billion. For the first half of 2026, revenue grew 35.6% to NT$2.4 trillion, boosted by AI chip demand. Shares rose 1% as the company plans new packaging plants in Taiwan.
Costco reported a 10.6% year-over-year sales increase to $29.4 billion in June, falling slightly below expectations. U.S. comparable sales, excluding gasoline, rose 7.6%, a slowdown from May's 8.7%. Shares dropped over 4% as consumer concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty weigh on spending.
Renault Korea Motors reported a 45.7% year-on-year drop in June sales, selling 4,651 vehicles. Both domestic and overseas demand weakened, with domestic sales down 32.2% and exports falling 45.7%. First-half sales also saw a significant 29% decline.
Indian auto manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India, reported strong June 2026 sales, fueled by robust domestic demand and surging exports. Mahindra saw a 37% growth, while Hyundai overcame a temporary production setback due to a supplier issue, with operations returning to normal.
