[Featured Stock] 'Power Shortage Beneficiary' LX International Plummets Over 10%
[Asia Economy Reporter Ji Yeon-jin] LX International, which recently surged as a beneficiary of China's power shortage, is plummeting on the 7th as energy prices turn downward.
As of 10:41 AM on the day, LX International is trading on the KOSPI at 30,650 KRW, down 12.80% (4,500 KRW) from the previous day.
The company showed a five-day consecutive rise starting from the 27th of last month, when inflation concerns grew due to China's power shortage, and even hit a 52-week high of 38,150 KRW the day before. Hana Financial Investment raised the target price by 6.8% to 47,000 KRW the previous day, expecting solid performance in the third quarter due to strong raw material prices for LX International.
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However, the stock price sharply dropped on the day as energy prices fell, with natural gas prices down 9% and international crude oil (WTI) down 1.9% the previous day.
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