KOSPI Recovers to 2540 Level Amid Uptrend... KOSDAQ Continues Strong Performance

On the 18th, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index started at 2,548.85, up 9.70 points (0.38%) from the previous trading day, showing a strong trend. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] The KOSPI index recovered to the 2540 level on the morning of the 18th.

As of 9:26 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index was 2543.48, up 0.17% (4.33 points) compared to the previous day.

The KOSPI started the session at 2548.85, up 0.38% (9.7 points) from the previous trading day, and maintained the 2540 level.

In the KOSPI market, individuals net purchased 85.6 billion KRW worth of stocks. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions net sold 43.1 billion KRW and 36.7 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, pharmaceuticals (2%) and transportation and warehousing (0.76%) rose, while electrical and electronics (0.65%) and transportation equipment (1.08%) declined.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.91%), SK Hynix (0.41%), and Hyundai Motor (1.92%) fell, while Samsung Biologics (2.97%), LG Chem (0.73%), NAVER (2%), and Celltrion (1.57%) rose.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 846.65, up 0.86% (7.18 points) from the previous day.

The KOSDAQ started the session at 842.55, up 0.37% (3.08 points) from the previous trading day, and extended its gains.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners net purchased 23.6 billion KRW and 49.8 billion KRW, respectively, while institutions net sold 48.2 billion KRW.

By sector, software (2.19%), telecommunications equipment (1.49%), and textiles and apparel (1.6%) rose, while transportation (0.49%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare (1.06%), Seegene (0.96%), Kakao Games (0.83%), and Pearl Abyss (1.7%) rose, while Alteogen (0.06%) and CJ ENM (0.22%) fell.

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