KOSPI, Major Semiconductor Surge... SK Hynix Up 8%

The KOSPI is showing strength, boosted by a sharp rise in major semiconductor stocks such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.

[Image source=Yonhap News]

As of 9:28 AM on the 26th, the KOSPI recorded 2,638.07, up 41.75 points (1.61%) compared to the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions are net buyers with 173.3 billion KRW and 140.6 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, individuals are net sellers with 301.9 billion KRW.

By sector, the electric and electronics sector rose 3.58%. Manufacturing, insurance, medical precision, and machinery sectors also increased by more than 1%. Conversely, textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals, and others are in slightly negative territory.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 64,800 KRW, up 2,600 KRW (4.18%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix surged 8.23%. Shinhan Financial Group also rose 4.30%. On the other hand, LG Energy Solution fell 1.45%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 768.23, up 8.93 points (1.18%).

By investor type, institutions are net buyers with 31.6 billion KRW. Meanwhile, individuals and foreigners are net sellers with 7.1 billion KRW and 17.5 billion KRW respectively.

By sector, machinery and equipment rose 3.24%. Entertainment and culture, non-metal sectors jumped more than 2%. Other sectors such as finance, construction, transportation, and paper and wood are showing slight gains.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 329,500 KRW, down 1,000 KRW (0.30%) from the previous trading day. HLB fell 2.60%. On the other hand, Enchem rose 3.03%. Rino Industrial increased 2.90%. Additionally, Rigakem Bio and Samchundang Pharmaceutical rose more than 1%.