Alteogen (196170) plunged sharply on the 14th, falling to the 250,000-won range during the session. With a sell-side circuit breaker even being triggered amid broader weakness in the KOSDAQ market, investor sentiment was significantly dampened.

In the regular trading session, Alteogen closed at 279,500 won, down 37,000 won (11.69%) from the previous trading day. Selling pressure poured in from the opening of the session, driving the stock price down rapidly. During trading, it fell below the 260,000-won level, dropping as low as 253,000 won. It subsequently recovered some ground as bargain-hunting buy orders flowed in, only managing to trim its losses.

Overall market volatility was also high. In the KOSDAQ market, a sell-side circuit breaker, which temporarily suspends the execution of program sell orders, was triggered due to a sharp intraday decline. Although it recouped some of its losses afterward, the KOSDAQ index finished trading at 783.98, down 15.38 points (1.92%) from the previous session.

Recently, geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East surrounding the United States and Iran are cited as the primary factors weighing on investor sentiment. As external uncertainty expands, domestic stock market volatility is also increasing.

Experts advise that both external variables and the possibility of a recovery in investor sentiment should be monitored together. In particular, given the recent expansion in stock market volatility, investors are urged to exercise a cautious approach regarding the future trajectory of Alteogen's stock price.

[This article is provided for informational purposes to report market trends and does not constitute investment advice. Investment decisions and any resulting responsibility lie solely with the investor.]