[Stock in Focus] Securities Stocks Rise as Ceasefire Negotiation Hopes Grow Again

With rising expectations for a second ceasefire negotiation between the United States and Iran, securities stocks are collectively climbing in early trading on April 14.

As of 9:28 a.m. on this day, Mirae Asset Securities is trading at 71,200 won, up 9.0% from the previous session.

In addition, NH Investment & Securities (up 4.2%), Kiwoom Securities (up 3.5%), Samsung Securities (up 5.2%), Shinyoung Securities (up 3.2%), Daishin Securities (up 2.8%), and Hanwha Investment & Securities (up 7.2%) are also showing upward trends.

It is interpreted that investor sentiment has been influenced by the rebound in the domestic stock market, driven by expectations of renewed ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned, "Iran wants an agreement," fueling speculation about the possibility of a second ceasefire negotiation.

As a result, the U.S. stock market also closed higher on April 13 (local time), with the S&P 500 Index up 1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.63%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index up 1.23%.

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