KOSPI Holds Firm Around 2700 Level... Samsung Electronics Shows 'Weakness'

The KOSPI is showing a firm upward trend, fluctuating around the 2700 level. Samsung Electronics is showing weakness.

As of 9:44 AM on the 26th, the KOSPI recorded 2706.69, up 5.00 points (0.19%) compared to the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions are net sellers of 113.5 billion KRW and 24.4 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, individuals are net buyers of 138 billion KRW.

By industry, the electric and gas sector is up 2.05%. Construction and securities sectors are also rising more than 1%. On the other hand, food and beverage are down 1.30%. Transportation equipment, machinery, and medical precision sectors are showing slight gains.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 77,400 KRW, down 300 KRW (0.39%) from the previous trading day. Meanwhile, LG Energy Solution is strong, rising 3.34%. Shinhan Financial Group rose 2.17%, and KB Financial Group increased 1.61%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 772.69, down 0.57 points (0.07%).

By investor type, individuals are net buyers of 67.4 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions are net sellers of 63.5 billion KRW and 2.6 billion KRW respectively.

By industry, finance, pharmaceuticals, metals, and general electric and electronics sectors are showing slight gains. Meanwhile, textiles and apparel, and non-metal sectors are down more than 1%. Transportation, chemicals, and distribution sectors are slightly down.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro BM traded at 175,700 KRW, up 1,700 KRW (0.98%) from the previous trading day. EcoPro rose 1.27%. RIGAChemBio surged 4.59%. On the other hand, Silicon Two plunged 5.15%. Alteogen, Enchem, Hugel, and Lino Industrial are showing slight gains.