Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 70.89 points at 24,033.02 on Friday, indicating a positive start to the trading day with turnover reaching NT$7.24 billion (US$235.99 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the uptick in the index suggests a favorable market sentiment among investors. The early gains reflect a trend of increasing confidence in the local market. The turnover figures further highlight the robust activity and interest from market participants at the start of trading.