KOSPI Closes Up at 2250 Level... KOSDAQ Also Shows Slight Rise

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] On the 17th, the KOSPI closed higher at the 2250 level.

On that day, the KOSPI closed at 2250.57, up 2.52 points (0.11%) from the previous trading day.

The KOSPI opened at 2261.57, up 13.52 points (0.6%) from the previous close, continuing its strong performance.

In the securities market, individuals and foreigners net bought 185.6 billion KRW and 93.3 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, institutions net sold 298.6 billion KRW.

By sector, food and beverages (0.54%), chemicals (0.13%), and electrical and electronics (0.71%) rose, while pharmaceuticals (1.09%), non-metallic minerals (0.58%), and machinery (0.29%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.99%), Samsung Biologics (0.11%), and LG Chem (1.22%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.2%) and NAVER (0.26%) fell.

On the same day, the KOSDAQ also rose slightly along with the KOSPI. The KOSDAQ closed at 688.41, up 1.89 points (0.28%) from the previous close.

The KOSDAQ opened at 689.73, up 3.21 points (0.47%) from the previous trading day, continuing its upward trend.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net sold 20 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions net bought 13.2 billion KRW and 20.4 billion KRW respectively.

By sector, computer services (3.09%) and telecommunications services (2.25%) rose, while paper and wood (0.87%) and pharmaceuticals (0.7%) declined.

Among the top market cap stocks, Pearl Abyss (2.42%) and Medytox (0.49%) rose, but Celltrion Healthcare (0.36%), HLB (1.47%), CJ ENM (0.76%), and Studio Dragon (2.42%) fell.

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