KOSPI Closes Up at 2230 Level... KOSDAQ Shows Slight Decline

On the 14th, the KOSPI index opened at 2243.06, up 13.8 points (0.62%) from the previous trading day, amid expectations for the signing of the first trade agreement between the United States and China. Dealers are working in the dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 14th, the KOSPI closed at the 2230 level.

On that day, the KOSPI ended the session at 2238.88, up 9.62 points (0.43%) from the previous close.

The KOSPI opened higher at 2243.06, up 13.8 points (0.62%) from the previous trading day, continuing its bullish trend, but it failed to hold above the 2240 level during the session and fell below it.

In the securities market, individuals and foreigners were net buyers of 132.5 billion KRW and 261.9 billion KRW, respectively. Conversely, institutions were net sellers of 426.3 billion KRW.

By sector, food and beverages (1.22%), chemicals (0.67%), and medical and precision instruments (2.3%) rose, while textiles and apparel (1.41%), pharmaceuticals (0.98%), and distribution (0.2%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, NAVER (1.33%), Hyundai Motor (0.87%), LG Chem (0.3%), and Hyundai Mobis (0.83%) rose, while Samsung Biologics (1.25%) and Celltrion (0.84%) fell.

On the same day, the KOSDAQ slightly declined. The KOSDAQ closed at 678.71, down 0.51 points (0.08%) from the previous close.

The KOSDAQ opened at 682.14, up 2.92 points (0.43%) from the previous trading day, showing an upward trend but turned downward around 1:23 PM.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals were net buyers of 117.3 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions were net sellers of 32.4 billion KRW and 80.9 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, IT comprehensive (0.38%), paper and wood (4%), and metals (0.35%) rose, while textiles and apparel (0.93%) and pharmaceuticals (1.22%) declined.

Among the top market cap stocks, CJ ENM (0.5%), Pearl Abyss (0.4%), and SK Materials (1.62%) rose, while Studio Dragon (0.92%), KMV (0.53%), Medytox (2.01%), and Helixmith (0.89%) fell.

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