Korea Zinc Rises Over 3% on Strong Q1 Earnings Expectations

Shares of Korea Zinc are on the rise amid expectations of an earnings surprise in the first quarter. As of 10:24 a.m. on April 13, shares of Korea Zinc were trading at 1.63 million won, up 49,000 won (3.10%) from the previous trading day. On this day, Jang Jaehyuk, a researcher at Meritz Securities, projected that Korea Zinc's consolidated operating profit for the first quarter would reach 625.4 billion won, up 130.7% year-on-year and 45.9% quarter-on-quarter. This figure exceeds the market consensus of 500.5 billion won by 24.9%. Researcher Jang explained, "The surge in gold and silver prices, the strengthening of the won against the dollar, and robust sulfuric acid prices have driven the standalone results. In addition, the subsidiary SMC is also believed to have benefited from improved profitability due to the strong precious metals market." Jang added, "A favorable stock trend is likely to continue for the time being due to expectations of strong results. However, starting from the

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04.13 10:34

Nam Sung Aluminum Jumps 23% as US-Iran Talks Collapse

As ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran broke down, aluminum-related stocks, including Nam Sung Aluminum, are showing strong gains in the domestic stock market on the morning of April 13, 2026. As of 10:03 a.m. on the same day, Nam Sung Aluminum was trading at 2,720 won per share, up 23.36% from the previous session. At the same time, Choil Aluminum was up 16%, and Sam-A Aluminum was posting gains of around 9%. This is due to concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East and instability in aluminum supply, following news of the first ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran ending without an agreement. Since the escalation of the Iran crisis, aluminum-related stocks have risen whenever tensions in the Middle East intensified. Middle Eastern countries produce 9% of the world's aluminum supply. Previously, on April 11, 2026?42 days after the outbreak of war?the United States and Iran held face-to-face talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the conflic

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04.13 10:11

LS ELECTRIC Resumes Trading After Stock Split...Hits 52-Week High

LS ELECTRIC hit a 52-week high in early trading on April 13. As of 9:47 a.m. on this day, LS ELECTRIC was trading at 178,100 won, up 13.01% from the previous session. Earlier in the session, the stock price rose as high as 188,300 won, setting a new annual high. LS ELECTRIC executed a 5-for-1 stock split, reducing the par value per share from 5,000 won to 1,000 won. Following a three-day trading halt, the stock resumed trading on this day. As a result, the number of shares increased from 30 million to 150 million. Although a stock split lowers the par value per share and increases the number of shares in circulation, it does not affect the fundamental value of the company itself.

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04.13 09:55

Samyang Foods Up 5% on Undervaluation Compared to Export Records

Samyang Foods shares are on the rise, with the market viewing the stock as undervalued compared to its strong export performance. As of 9:17 a.m. on April 13, Samyang Foods was trading at 1,297,000 won, up 59,000 won (4.77%) from the previous trading day. Kwon Woojung, a research analyst at Kyobo Securities, commented on Samyang Foods, saying, "The current stock price is undervalued compared to the company's recent solid export data, due to concentrated trading flows in select semiconductor stocks and uncertainties related to war." He also assessed Samyang Foods' overseas sales as robust. He projected the company's U.S. sales in the first quarter of this year to rise 5% from the previous quarter, and estimated that sales in Europe would exceed 60 billion won. He also noted that any issues related to packaging materials caused by rising oil prices would have only a limited impact through the first half of the year, thanks to already secured inventory. Instant noodle exports themselves a

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04.13 09:32

Hyosung TNC Surges on Outlook for Differentiated Earnings Improvement...Hits Record High

Hyosung TNC showed a strong performance with gains of over 6%, setting a new 52-week intraday high. As of 9:27 a.m. on April 13, Hyosung TNC was trading at 494,500 won, up 30,500 won (6.57%) from the previous session. During intraday trading, it rose as high as 504,000 won, rewriting its 52-week high. The rise in share price is believed to be driven by expectations of improved earnings due to higher spandex prices. On this day, NH Investment & Securities raised its target price for Hyosung TNC from 510,000 won to 620,000 won. Younggwang Choi, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, stated, “The upward revision of the target price is due to a 14.1% increase in the 2026 operating profit forecast, reflecting the sharp rise in spandex prices and spreads.” He added, “The continued positive trends in key spandex industry indicators and rising prices will support further improvement in Hyosung TNC's performance and share price.” He also said, “Following profit growth in the first quarter

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04.13 09:32

Oil Refining Stocks Climb as International Oil Prices Surge

As international oil prices rise due to the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, domestic oil refining stocks are also increasing. As of 9:16 a.m. on April 13, Heungkuk Oil is trading at 20,000 won, up 3.31% from the previous session. At the same time, Korea ANKOR Oil Field (up 6.11%), Joongang Enervis (up 2.55%), and Korea Oil (up 2.94%) are also on the rise. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that, following the breakdown of the ceasefire negotiations, he would initiate a blockade procedure for all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Starting from 11 p.m. KST on the same day, a blockade will be imposed on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports. The Iranian side has warned that it would take strong military retaliation if the United States attempts a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for May delivery is up sharply by 8.59% from the previous sess

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04.13 09:19

MK Electron Surges Over 12%...Hits New 52-Week High

Shares of MK Electron, a manufacturer of semiconductor wire bonding components, are showing strong performance. This appears to reflect expectations for improved earnings as both domestic and international demand increases. As of 10:32 a.m. on April 10, MK Electron's stock price was up 11.54% from the previous day, trading at 21,650 won. During intraday trading, the price rose as high as 22,500 won, marking a new 52-week high. Analysts believe that robust demand for both memory module SOCAMs made with low-power memory (LPDDR DRAM) and conventional DDR DRAM is driving the positive sentiment. MK Electron primarily manufactures wire bonding products, which are used to connect semiconductor chips and circuit boards using metallic wires such as gold, aluminum, or copper. Kim Jongbae, a researcher at Hyundai Motor Securities, explained, "For the domestic subsidiary, monthly demand for gold wire bonding remains strong at around 70,000 km, which is significantly higher than last year's monthly

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04.10 10:43

APR Rises for Third Consecutive Day on Strong Earnings Expectations

Expectations for strong earnings from APR are growing, driving the stock price up for three consecutive trading days. As of 10:11 a.m. on April 10, APR was trading at 385,500 won, up 5.47% from the previous trading day. APR has been maintaining its upward momentum for three days since April 8. On this day, Shinhan Investment & Securities raised its target price for APR by 43% to 500,000 won, citing expectations for robust performance driven by diversification of both products and regions. The firm projected that APR’s consolidated sales in the first quarter would reach 592 billion won and operating profit would reach 149.2 billion won, representing growth of 123% and 173%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Hyunjin Park, a researcher at Shinhan Investment & Securities, stated, "The sales growth potential in Europe, including the UK and Germany, is exploding. There is sufficient basis for raising earnings estimates for this year and next, given the sales contribution f

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04.10 10:16