KOSPI Falls to 2140 Level... KOSDAQ Also Declines Together

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 5th, the KOSPI started at the 2150 level but fell to the 2140 level.

As of 9:25 a.m. that day, the KOSPI was at 2146.75, down 4.43 points (0.21%) from the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 2151.17, down 0.01 points (0.00%) from the previous trading day, fluctuated around the 2150 level, and then dropped to the 2140 level as the downward trend intensified by 9:22 a.m.

In the stock market, individual investors net bought 117 billion KRW. On the other hand, foreigners and institutions net sold 52.9 billion KRW and 62.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, transportation and warehousing (2.4%), non-metallic minerals (0.84%) rose, while food and beverages (0.51%), steel and metals (1.19%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, SK Hynix (0.68%), Celltrion (0.81%), LG Chem (3.71%) rose, while Samsung Electronics (0.18%), Samsung Biologics (0.31%), NAVER (1.94%), and Kakao (1.57%) fell.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ also showed a decline of 0.04 points (0.01%) from the previous session to 742.33.

The KOSDAQ opened at 743.65, up 1.28 points (0.17%) from the previous session, and then remained flat.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 42.2 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 23.3 billion KRW and 17.6 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, information devices (0.52%) and chemicals (0.54%) rose, while broadcasting services (0.53%) and pharmaceuticals (0.38%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen (2.62%), Seegene (0.56%), and Studio Dragon (0.9%) rose, while Celltrion Healthcare (0.32%) and CJ ENM (0.81%) fell.

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