Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 1,057.05 points, or 2.24 percent, at 46,043.6 Wednesday on turnover of NT$1.45 trillion (US$45.44 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a significant drop, reflecting a broader trend in market sentiment. The considerable turnover suggests active trading as investors reacted to prevailing financial conditions. The decline in share prices is indicative of investor concerns and market volatility.