Individual 'Saja' Drives Domestic Stock Market Uptrend... KOSDAQ Surpasses 800 Mark

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The domestic stock market is on the rise on the afternoon of the 31st as individual buying momentum continues.

As of 1:17 PM on the 31st, the KOSPI index recorded 2457.69, up 6.76 points (0.28%) from the previous day. The index started the day at 2433.47, down 17.46 points (0.71%), but later narrowed its losses and showed an upward trend as individuals net bought about 250.7 billion KRW. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions sold about 101.5 billion KRW and 150.1 billion KRW worth, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung SDI (2.08%), SK Hynix (1.18%), LG Chem (1.15%), Samsung Electronics (0.68%), and Kia (0.25%) showed strength. On the other hand, LG Energy Solution (-1.29%), Kakao (-0.69%), Naver (NAVER) (-0.21%), and Samsung Biologics (-0.12%) declined. Hyundai Motor remained flat.

By sector, steel & metals (2.39%), medical precision instruments (2.12%), transportation & warehousing (0.80%), and electrical & electronics (0.58%) showed strength. Conversely, machinery (-2.56%), electric & gas utilities (-0.98%), construction (-0.45%), and non-metallic minerals (-0.31%) declined.

The KOSDAQ index also reversed its downward trend and surpassed the 800 mark. At the same time, the index was recorded at 803.39, up 6.37 points (0.80%) from the previous day. It started at 792.33, down 4.69 points (0.59%) from the previous day, but after fluctuating, it turned upward. Individuals purchased about 31.6 billion KRW, driving the index's rise. Foreigners and institutions net sold about 20.1 billion KRW and 15.7 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro rose the most, up 4.79%. HLB also rose 3.44%. Following were Pearl Abyss (0.89%), Celltrion Healthcare (0.56%), and Celltrion Pharm (0.39%) showing strength. However, Alteogen (-1.09%), EcoPro BM (-1.07%), Studio Dragon (-0.53%), and L&F (-0.04%) declined. Kakao Games remained flat.

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