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Kumho Construction Surges 15% Despite Plunge in Both Major Indices... Sidecar Triggered Twice in Early Trading

Kumho Construction (002990) is recording double-digit gains, driven by strong buying pressure despite an overall market downturn. While both the KOSPI and KOSDA

Oseong Kwon
Staff Reporter
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Kumho Construction Surges 15% Despite Plunge in Both Major Indices... Sidecar Triggered Twice in Early Trading
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Kumho Construction (002990) is recording double-digit gains, driven by strong buying pressure despite an overall market downturn. While both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ are falling simultaneously, Kumho Construction alone is leading a rally.

As of 11:44 a.m. on the 7th, Kumho Construction is trading at 14,250 won, up 1,900 won (15.38%) from the previous trading day. As buying poured in from the start of the session, the static volatility interruption (VI) was triggered consecutively. The first VI was triggered at 9:04:45 a.m. and released at 9:07:09 a.m., and the second VI was triggered again about a minute later at 9:08:18 a.m. and released at 9:10:31 a.m.

At the same time, the broader market is showing a clear downward trend. The KOSDAQ fell 1.86% to 831.29, while both major indices showed a combined decline. Despite this market environment, Kumho Construction is maintaining a double-digit gain, demonstrating distinct relative strength.

Investors are paying close attention to whether Kumho Construction's upward trend will continue and to further supply and demand flows amid expanded intraday volatility.

[※ Investors should comprehensively review disclosures, corporate earnings, and market conditions before making investment decisions regarding stocks with high price volatility.]

Oseong Kwon
Staff Reporter

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