Unlike the United States, which is continuing its Santa rally without any special good news, the domestic stock market turned weak on the 26th due to foreign investors' selling. The KOSPI index is fluctuating around the 2400 level, while the KOSDAQ index has turned downward.
As of 10:44 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index was recorded at 2,439.34, down 1.18 points (0.05%) compared to the previous transaction. The KOSPI index opened at 2,449.52, up 9.00 points (0.37%) from the previous session, but is showing a decrease in the rise. In particular, foreign investors are net selling 66.4 billion won.
The top stocks by market capitalization are mixed. While the leading semiconductor stock, Samsung Electronics, fell 0.55%, SK Hynix rose 1.07%. Samsung Electronics’ preferred stock rose 0.11%. Samsung Biologics is also on the rise.
In contrast, LG Energy Solution and Celltrion have turned downward. Additionally, companies such as Hyundai Motor, Kia, KB Financial, and NAVER are also experiencing declines in their stock prices.
The KOSDAQ index is currently trading at 678.95, down 1.15 points (0.17%) compared to the previous transaction. The KOSDAQ index opened at 684.21, up 4.10 points (0.60%) from the previous transaction.
Looking at the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, Alteogen, HLB, Rigakem Bio, Samchundang Pharmaceutical, and Shinseong Delta Tech have seen their stock prices rise. In contrast, Ecopro BM, Ecopro, Hugel, Classys, and Lino Industrial have experienced declines.
As of 10:47 a.m. that day, the exchange rate of the won against the dollar was trading at 1,463.30 won, up 4.10 won compared to the previous day (the value of the won has decreased). This is the highest rate since March 2009, surpassing the 1,460 won level.