KOSPI Nears 2,000 Mark Tightly... KOSDAQ Continues Strong Performance
On the morning of the 21st, the KOSPI and USD-KRW exchange rate were displayed in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI started by recovering the 2000-point level for the first time in two and a half months. (Photo by Yonhap News)
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] On the 21st, the KOSPI index, which started the day recovering the 2000 level after about two and a half months, was showing levels in the high 1990s to low 2000s in the afternoon.
As of 2:45 PM on the 21st, the KOSPI recorded 2000.62, up 10.98 points (0.55%) from the previous session.
The KOSPI opened at 2003.20, up 13.56 points (0.68%) from the previous trading day, and has been moving between the high 1990s and low 2000s.
In the securities market, individuals net bought stocks worth 328.9 billion KRW. On the other hand, foreigners and institutions net sold 31.6 billion KRW and 318.9 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, chemicals (1.48%), pharmaceuticals (0.47%), and machinery (1.63%) rose, while telecommunications (0.35%) and textiles & apparel (0.24%) declined.
Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.2%), Samsung Biologics (1%), NAVER (0.9%), and LG Chem (4.69%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.59%) and LG Household & Health Care (0.35%) fell.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 716.25, up 7.49 points (1.06%) from the previous session.
The KOSDAQ opened at 714.33, up 5.57 points (0.79%) from the previous trading day, and continued its strong performance.
In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners net bought 45 billion KRW and 14.1 billion KRW, respectively. Institutions net sold 49.7 billion KRW.
By sector, telecommunication services (6.04%), internet (3.87%), and semiconductors (1.27%) rose.
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Among the top market cap companies, Celltrion Healthcare (0.22%), HL Biopharma (1.68%), Celltrion Pharm (1.19%), Alteogen (1.13%), and KMW (4.25%) rose, while Seegene (0.09%) and Pearl Abyss (0.81%) declined.
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