KOSPI Opens at 2180 Amid Decline... Mixed Trends Appear

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 30th, the KOSPI opened lower but showed a mixed trend with both declines and rises.

As of 9:10 a.m. that day, the KOSPI was at 2185.13, down 0.15 points (0.01%) from the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 2181.54, down 3.74 points (0.17%) from the previous trading day, then rebounded around 9:06 a.m. showing an upward trend before declining again.

In the securities market, individuals net bought 46.2 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 10.3 billion KRW and 38.9 billion KRW respectively.

By sector, non-metallic minerals (1.66%), machinery (0.24%), and food and beverages (0.27%) rose, while electrical and electronics (1.15%) and textiles and apparel (0.42%) fell.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, only LG Chem (2.69%), Celltrion (0.29%), and Samsung SDI (2.61%) rose. Samsung Electronics (1.69%), SK Hynix (0.61%), NAVER (1.11%), and Hyundai Motor (1.15%) declined.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ was at 672.48, up 2.3 points (0.34%) from the previous session.

The KOSDAQ opened at 670.65, up 0.47 points (0.07%) from the previous trading day, continuing its strong trend before turning downward around 9:13 a.m.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 33.8 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 14.9 billion KRW and 16.2 billion KRW respectively.

By sector, textiles and apparel (2.74%) and broadcasting services (0.1%) rose, while semiconductors (0.67%) and internet (0.3%) fell.

Among the top market capitalization stocks in the KOSDAQ market, Celltrion Healthcare (0.36%), CJ ENM (0.21%), Medytox (0.72%), and Helixmith (1.75%) rose, while HLB (0.8%), Pearl Abyss (0.92%), Studio Dragon (1.3%), KMH (1.26%), and Hugel (0.39%) declined.

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