KOSPI Surpasses 2780 During Session... Individual Net Buying Increases
[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] The KOSPI surpassed the 2780 mark during trading.
As of 9:27 a.m. on the 14th, the KOSPI index recorded 2782.25, up 0.44% (12.19 points) compared to the previous trading day.
On this day, the KOSPI opened at 2769.43, down 0.02% (0.63 points) from the previous trading day, fluctuated between gains and losses, and then increased its gains after 9:13 a.m.
In the KOSPI market, individuals net bought 77 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 8 billion KRW and 68.8 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, food and beverages (0.17%), pharmaceuticals (0.43%), and paper and wood (3.15%) rose, while non-metallic minerals (1.7%) and textiles and apparel (0.99%) fell.
Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.82%), SK Hynix (2.16%), Celltrion (1.8%), and NAVER (0.17%) rose, while Samsung Biologics (0.98%) and LG Chem (0.74%) declined.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 930.16, up 0.19% (1.72 points) from the previous trading day.
The KOSDAQ opened at 930.78, up 0.25% (2.34 points) compared to the previous day, but showed sideways movement with repeated fluctuations.
In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 61 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 6.8 billion KRW and 48.9 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, broadcasting services (0.81%) and computer services (0.44%) rose, while IT parts (0.73%) and semiconductors (0.58%) fell.
Among the top market cap companies, Celltrion Healthcare (3.21%), Celltrion Pharm (3.87%), and Seegene (3.6%) rose, while HL Biopharma (2.13%), Alteogen (0.51%), and Kakao Games (1.16%) declined.
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Seo Sang-young, a researcher at Kiwoom Securities, said, "This week, the Korean stock market is expected to fluctuate depending on news related to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and political developments in Europe and the United States," adding, "The market still holds expectations for additional U.S. stimulus measures and budget deal negotiations, but uncertainty about the outcomes remains, making increased volatility inevitable."
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