The KOSPI index managed to settle above the 2610 level, buoyed by the buying activity from foreign investors and institutions.
On March 18, the KOSPI closed 1.65 points(0.06%) higher at 2612.34. The index opened 0.64% higher at 2627.27, briefly reaching 2638.56 before giving up some of the gains in the afternoon, fluctuating within a narrow range.
Foreign investors and institutions bought a net 435.4 billion won and 89.1 billion won worth of stocks, respectively, while individuals sold a net 600.6 billion won worth.
By sector, insurance, general services, and machinery & equipment stocks rose by over 1%, while transportation equipment & parts, real estate, pharmaceuticals, securities, financials, and food & tobacco sectors also closed in the positive territory. On the other hand, sectors like entertainment & culture, utilities, medical & precision instruments, metals, IT services, chemicals, and paper & wood saw declines.
Among the large-cap stocks, Hanwha Ocean(042660) surged by 6.68%. Samsung Biologics(207940), Hanwha Aerospace(012450), KB Financial Group(105560), Hyundai Mobis(012330), and Kakao(035720) all posted gains of around 1%. Meanwhile, SK hynix(000660) fell 1.43%, while Kia(000270) dropped 2.43%, Samsung C&T(028260) fell 0.97%, NAVER(035420) lost 0.95%, and POSCO Holdings(005490) declined 0.65%.
The KOSPI trading volume for the day was 542.61 million shares, with a total trading value of 11.86 trillion won. A total of 436 stocks rose, 433 stocks fell, and 75 stocks closed flat. There were no stocks hitting the lower circuit limit.
Meanwhile, a technical glitch occurred from 11:37 AM to 11:44 AM, during which the KOSPI market’s order book froze and trading was halted. The Korea Exchange confirmed the issue originated from its system. The issue was resolved at 11:44:16 AM, but a trading halt on Dongyang Steel Pipe(008970) was enforced from 12:05 PM until 3:00 PM due to order rejections. Following the resumption, Dongyang Steel Pipe shares surged to the upper limit.
The exchange apologized for the inconvenience caused by the technical issue, stating that they would investigate the cause and take measures to prevent recurrence, while working to stabilize the system.
Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index rose by 2.03 points(0.27%) to close at 745.54. After opening higher, the KOSDAQ saw its gains slightly moderate in the afternoon, finishing near the 740 mark.
Individual investors were net buyers, purchasing 54.5 billion won worth of stocks, while foreign investors and institutions sold a net 33.8 billion won and 6.7 billion won, respectively.
Among the sectors, pharmaceuticals(up 1.2%) and IT services(up 1.18%) rose by over 1%. Other sectors such as metals(0.89%), general services(0.77%), transportation & parts(0.76%), and publishing & media(0.73%) saw modest gains. In contrast, entertainment & culture dropped by more than 1%, while chemicals(-0.5%), textiles & apparel(-0.49%), and non-ferrous metals(-0.44%) declined slightly.
In the large-cap stocks, Kolon TissueGene(950160) surged more than 14%, and Lunit(328130) rose by over 9%. Cafe24(042000) saw a gain of more than 5%, while Voronoi(310210), Peptron(087010), and Daejoo Electronic Materials(078600) gained around 4%. On the other hand, JYP Entertainment(035900) dropped more than 9%, while Higen RNM(160190) fell by over 4%. Soulbrain(357780) and Leeno Industrial(058470) also saw declines of more than 3%.
The trading volume for KOSDAQ was 665.41 million shares, with a total trading value of 6.6569 trillion won. A total of 773 stocks rose, 866 stocks fell, and 119 stocks remained flat. There were three stocks hitting the upper circuit limit, but no stocks hit the lower limit.
The KOSPI index managed to settle above the 2610 level, buoyed by the buying activity from foreign investors and institutions.
On March 18, the KOSPI closed 1.65 points(0.06%) higher at 2612.34. The index opened 0.64% higher at 2627.27, briefly reaching 2638.56 before giving up some of the gains in the afternoon, fluctuating within a narrow range.
Foreign investors and institutions bought a net 435.4 billion won and 89.1 billion won worth of stocks, respectively, while individuals sold a net 600.6 billion won worth.
By sector, insurance, general services, and machinery & equipment stocks rose by over 1%, while transportation equipment & parts, real estate, pharmaceuticals, securities, financials, and food & tobacco sectors also closed in the positive territory. On the other hand, sectors like entertainment & culture, utilities, medical & precision instruments, metals, IT services, chemicals, and paper & wood saw declines.
Among the large-cap stocks, Hanwha Ocean(042660) surged by 6.68%. Samsung Biologics(207940), Hanwha Aerospace(012450), KB Financial Group(105560), Hyundai Mobis(012330), and Kakao(035720) all posted gains of around 1%. Meanwhile, SK hynix(000660) fell 1.43%, while Kia(000270) dropped 2.43%, Samsung C&T(028260) fell 0.97%, NAVER(035420) lost 0.95%, and POSCO Holdings(005490) declined 0.65%.
The KOSPI trading volume for the day was 542.61 million shares, with a total trading value of 11.86 trillion won. A total of 436 stocks rose, 433 stocks fell, and 75 stocks closed flat. There were no stocks hitting the lower circuit limit.
Meanwhile, a technical glitch occurred from 11:37 AM to 11:44 AM, during which the KOSPI market’s order book froze and trading was halted. The Korea Exchange confirmed the issue originated from its system. The issue was resolved at 11:44:16 AM, but a trading halt on Dongyang Steel Pipe(008970) was enforced from 12:05 PM until 3:00 PM due to order rejections. Following the resumption, Dongyang Steel Pipe shares surged to the upper limit.
The exchange apologized for the inconvenience caused by the technical issue, stating that they would investigate the cause and take measures to prevent recurrence, while working to stabilize the system.
Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index rose by 2.03 points(0.27%) to close at 745.54. After opening higher, the KOSDAQ saw its gains slightly moderate in the afternoon, finishing near the 740 mark.
Individual investors were net buyers, purchasing 54.5 billion won worth of stocks, while foreign investors and institutions sold a net 33.8 billion won and 6.7 billion won, respectively.
Among the sectors, pharmaceuticals(up 1.2%) and IT services(up 1.18%) rose by over 1%. Other sectors such as metals(0.89%), general services(0.77%), transportation & parts(0.76%), and publishing & media(0.73%) saw modest gains. In contrast, entertainment & culture dropped by more than 1%, while chemicals(-0.5%), textiles & apparel(-0.49%), and non-ferrous metals(-0.44%) declined slightly.
In the large-cap stocks, Kolon TissueGene(950160) surged more than 14%, and Lunit(328130) rose by over 9%. Cafe24(042000) saw a gain of more than 5%, while Voronoi(310210), Peptron(087010), and Daejoo Electronic Materials(078600) gained around 4%. On the other hand, JYP Entertainment(035900) dropped more than 9%, while Higen RNM(160190) fell by over 4%. Soulbrain(357780) and Leeno Industrial(058470) also saw declines of more than 3%.
The trading volume for KOSDAQ was 665.41 million shares, with a total trading value of 6.6569 trillion won. A total of 773 stocks rose, 866 stocks fell, and 119 stocks remained flat. There were three stocks hitting the upper circuit limit, but no stocks hit the lower limit.