The KOSPI recovered to the 2410 level, supported by institutional buying. The KOSDAQ surged more than 5%.
On the 10th, the KOSPI closed at 2417.84, up 2.43% from the previous trading day.
By investor type, individuals and foreigners sold net amounts of 421.9 billion KRW and 148.9 billion KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, institutions bought a net amount of 459.5 billion KRW.
By sector, chemicals rose 6.79%, textiles and apparel jumped 6.01%. Construction increased by 5.43%. In addition, medical precision and transportation equipment surged more than 4%. Except for telecommunications, which fell 1.05%, most sectors closed higher.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics closed at 54,000 KRW, up 600 KRW (1.12%) from the previous trading day. POSCO Holdings surged 6.90%, while Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Celltrion rose more than 4%. On the other hand, Shinhan Financial Group fell 1.48%. Except for LG Energy Solution and Korea Zinc, which recorded slight declines, most of the top market capitalization stocks closed higher.
On this day in the KOSPI, eight stocks including Estaco and Ilseong Construction hit the upper price limit, with 878 stocks rising and 48 stocks falling without hitting the lower price limit. Twelve stocks closed unchanged.
The KOSDAQ closed at 661.59, up 5.52% from the previous trading day.
By investor type, individuals sold a net amount of 413.4 billion KRW. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions bought net amounts of 292.4 billion KRW and 117.9 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, other services surged 8.65%. Transportation equipment and parts rose 6.30%, and pharmaceuticals increased 6.08%. In addition, chemicals, metals, and entertainment and culture rose more than 5%. Except for publishing and media reproduction, which fell 1.18%, most sectors closed higher.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen closed at 318,000 KRW, up 33,000 KRW (11.58%) from the previous trading day. Ligand Bio surged 12.32%. Pharma Research rose 13.48%, and Lunit jumped 19.45%. In addition, Classys rose more than 8%, and Hugel rose more than 7%, with most of the top market capitalization stocks closing higher.
In the KOSDAQ, 16 stocks including Orient Precision and Cass hit the upper price limit, with 1,591 stocks rising. Meanwhile, 75 stocks fell without hitting the lower price limit, and 26 stocks closed unchanged.
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