Shares surged more than 2 percent as hopes of a U.S. rate cut lifted investor sentiment. Samsung and SK hynix were among major gainers.
Shares opened higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors were buoyed by looming hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve may slash key rates this year.
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Stocks started lower Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-freeze decision.
Stocks opened higher Monday on large cap gains, tracking advances on Wall Street last week.
The Kospi rose 27.71 points, or 1.05 percent, to 2,656.33 despite overnight losses on Wall Street.
Stocks opened higher Friday as investors purchased techs and financials 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.
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