The KOSPI is showing a firm upward trend around the 2610 level, driven by purchases from individuals and institutions.
As of 9:44 AM on the 17th, the KOSPI recorded 2612.35, up 1.99 points (0.08%) compared to the previous trading day.
By investor type, individuals and institutions are net buyers of 123 billion KRW and 33.7 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, foreigners are net sellers of 161.3 billion KRW.
By sector, machinery is up 3.85%. Construction and distribution sectors have also risen more than 1%. Conversely, pharmaceuticals have fallen 2.31%. Other sectors such as food and beverages, textiles and apparel, and electricity and gas are showing slight declines.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 59,700 KRW, up 200 KRW (0.34%) from the previous trading day. Samsung C&T Corporation rose 3.64%. LG Energy Solution increased by more than 1%. On the other hand, Samsung Biologics and Hyundai Motor have dropped more than 3%. Other stocks such as Celltrion and KB Financial Group have fallen more than 1%.
The KOSDAQ recorded 764.54, down 1.25 points (0.16%).
By investor type, foreigners are net sellers of 55.7 billion KRW. Meanwhile, individuals and institutions are net buyers of 52.2 billion KRW and 4.9 billion KRW respectively.
By sector, other manufacturing rose 1.74%. Paper and wood, non-metallic minerals, finance, and chemicals are showing firm upward trends. Conversely, pharmaceuticals fell 1.15%.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 379,000 KRW, down 7,000 KRW (1.81%) from the previous trading day. Ligand Chem Bio and Samchundang Pharmaceutical fell more than 3%. On the other hand, HPSP jumped 2.05%. Other stocks such as EcoPro BM, EcoPro, Enchem, and Hugel are showing firm upward trends.
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