The KOSPI index continues to rise by over 3%, buoyed by strong performances in U.S. artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks. Initially surging more than 4% and surpassing the 5,700 mark, the index later moderated its gains in the afternoon.
As of 1:59 PM, the KOSPI was trading at 5,673.42, up 203.95 points (3.73%) from the previous trading day. It opened at 5,658.65, a rise of 189.18 points (3.46%) from the last close. At one point during the morning session, it reached 5,737.61, exceeding the 5,700 threshold.
In the securities market, foreign and institutional investors have been net buyers, purchasing 684.3 billion won and 682.3 billion won, respectively. In contrast, individual investors are net sellers, offloading 1.49 trillion won.
Most of the top market capitalization stocks are experiencing gains. Notable increases include SK Square (10.01%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (8.05%), SK Hynix (6.20%), Samsung Life Insurance (4.26%), Samsung Electronics (4.11%), Samsung C&T (3.77%), LG Energy Solution (3.47%), and Hyundai Motor (0.69%). However, Samsung Biologics (-6.61%) and KB Financial (-0.14%) are seeing declines.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is trading at 747.10, up 19.89 points (2.74%) from the previous day.
In the KOSDAQ market, foreign and institutional investors are net buyers, acquiring 49.6 billion won and 140.7 billion won, respectively, while individual investors are net sellers, offloading 178.7 billion won.
Among the top market capitalization stocks in KOSDAQ, EcoPro (8.18%), EcoPro BM (6.81%), Wonik IPS (5.48%), JUSUNG Engineering (4.83%), IO Tech (4.22%), Rino Technology (3.73%), Rainbow Robotics (2.73%), HLB (2.17%), and Alteogen (0.69%) are all on the rise.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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