KOSPI and KOSDAQ Rise... Samsung Electronics Turns Down

Slight Weakening of Upward Momentum
Battery Sector Shows Strength

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On the 15th, the Korean stock market started higher. While the battery sector showed an upward trend in both major indices, Samsung Electronics, the largest by market capitalization, turned to a downward trend.

As of 9:54 AM, the KOSPI is at 2628.08, up 0.29% (7.66 points) from the previous day. The KOSPI opened at 2643.81, up 0.89% (23.39 points) from the previous close, but the upward momentum has slightly weakened since then.

Institutions are solely driving the index with net purchases of 139.6 billion KRW. Individuals and foreigners are net sellers with 97.2 billion KRW and 49.8 billion KRW, respectively. In the futures market, individuals and institutions are buying 26.7 billion KRW and 42.7 billion KRW, respectively, while foreigners are selling 57.2 billion KRW.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization show mixed trends. The battery sector stands out with LG Energy Solution up 1.29%, POSCO Holdings up 1.15%, and LG Chem up 3.80%. Samsung Electronics is trading down 0.27% at 73,800 KRW.

As of 9:59 AM, the KOSDAQ is trading at 857.72, up 0.53% (4.46 points) from the previous day. The KOSDAQ opened at 860.13, up 0.80% (6.83 points) from the previous close. Individuals are net buyers with 145.1 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions are net sellers with 136.1 billion KRW and 7.1 billion KRW, respectively.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization show mixed trends. Only EcoPro BM up 0.62%, EcoPro up 0.96%, HPSP up 1.30%, and Shinsung Delta Tech up 7.70% are on the rise.

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