The Kospi rose 27.71 points, or 1.05 percent, to 2,656.33 despite overnight losses on Wall Street.
The Kospi slumped 47.13 points, or 1.76 percent, to 2,628.62 after Meta Platforms released a disappointing earnings report.
Stocks opened weaker Thursday as investors sought profits following the previous session's sharp rise amid mixed overnight results on Wall Street.
Stocks soared 2 percent Wednesday as tech, secondary batteries and other market heavyweights rallied following overnight gains on Wall Street. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks opened stronger Wednesday as investors snapped up blue chips across the board following overnight gains on Wall Street.
The Kospi fell 6.42 points, or 0.24 percent, to 2,623.02 despite gains on Wall Street.
Stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday as investors picked up tech and auto shares following overnight gains on Wall Street.
Stocks rose Monday as tensions in the Middle East eased. Financial and auto shares led gains while tech shares retreated following Nvidia's recent plunge.
Stocks soared almost 2 percent Thursday as investors bought bargains after four consecutive sessions of decline amid ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East and speculation about delays in U.S. interest rate cuts.
Stocks started higher Thursday as investors hunted for bargains following a recent decline amid speculations over a potential delay in U.S. interest rate cuts this year.
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