Taiwan stocks gain

Taiwan stocks extended gains to 1.3 percent on Tuesday, joining a regional rally on eurozone optimism, with HTC Corp rebounding 4.77 percent after three consecutive sessions of decline. The main TAIEX index rose 89.87 points to 6,988.65, after opening up 0.98 percent.
LCD makers were the top gainers, jumping 3.28 percent. Barclays Capital said restocking is expected to start in the first quarter of next year, according to media reports. Electronics shares gained 1.38 percent, while financial shares edged up 1.31 percent.