KOSPI Maintains Steady Momentum in Afternoon Session with Foreign Inflows... Up 0.34%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The KOSPI index, which started with a slight decline, turned to an upward trend following foreign investors' net buying and has maintained a steady flow.

As of 1:34 PM on the 4th, the KOSPI index is trading at 2,337.19, up 0.34% (8.02 points) compared to the previous trading day. The index opened the day at 2,325.85, down 0.14% (3.32 points) from the previous trading day, experiencing fluctuations throughout the morning session.

By investor type, individuals and foreigners purchased stocks worth 94.9 billion KRW and 52.4 billion KRW, respectively. In contrast, institutions sold a net amount of 147.2 billion KRW.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, LG Energy Solution (0.68%), SK Hynix (0.73%), LG Chem (0.44%), Hyundai Motor (0.31%), NAVER (2.66%), and Kia (0.47%) recorded gains. Meanwhile, Samsung Biologics (-0.11%) and Samsung SDI (-0.27%) declined. Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Preferred Shares, and Samsung C&T are holding steady.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is at 690.35, down 0.54% (3.78 points) from the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ opened at 691.69, down 0.35% (2.44 points) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, only individuals made net purchases worth 274 billion KRW. Conversely, foreigners and institutions sold net amounts of 128.9 billion KRW and 131.2 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, all stocks except Kakao Games (0.53%), Pearl Abyss (3.97%), and Cheonbo (7.33%) declined simultaneously. These include EcoPro BM (-1.79%), Celltrion Healthcare (-1.18%), L&F (-1.20%), HLB (-1.19%), EcoPro (-1.80%), Celltrion Pharm (-1.36%), and Lino Industrial (-4.53%).

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