All eyes in the market are on what kind of stock price trajectory Doosan Enerbility (034020) will show on the first trading day of August. Among investors, the key focal point has emerged as whether the company will make another attempt to recover the '70,000-bility (70,000 won)' milestone or enter a consolidation phase following its recent short-term gains.

US Market Strength Raises Hopes for Improved Investor Sentiment

Global variables that emerged over the weekend are expected to influence investor sentiment on the first trading day of August. First, the robust performance of the US stock market is considered a favorable factor for the domestic market. On July 31 (local time), the New York Stock Exchange closed higher, driven by strong earnings from large-cap tech stocks. In particular, Amazon's better-than-expected earnings lifted investor sentiment across the broader tech sector, fueling a broader buying momentum.

Major indices also showed across-the-board strength. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished trading up 0.53% at 52,485.03, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.70% and 1.00%, respectively.

Middle East Tension Eases vs. Lingering Uncertainty

Geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East are also a variable the market is keeping a close eye on. Previously, some foreign media outlets reported that the United States was considering military action against Iranian energy facilities over the weekend, which rattled investor sentiment. However, uncertainty has somewhat eased after US President Donald Trump directly stated that he would cancel the military operation against Iran that had been anticipated for the weekend. President Trump explained that he decided to halt the military action after securing agreement from Iran and Middle Eastern countries on a negotiated framework and receiving a request to hold off on the attack. Still, the fact that uncertainty has not been fully resolved remains a lingering variable.

Nuclear Power Stocks Mixed... Where Is Doosan Enerbility Headed?

It is also worth noting that investor sentiment related to nuclear power has not improved uniformly. On the same day, US nuclear power-related stocks showed mixed performance depending on the stock. While some stocks rose, Nano Nuclear Energy fell more than 4%, and NuScale Power and Oklo also recorded losses.

Ultimately, market attention is focused on whether Doosan Enerbility will reattempt to recover the 70,000-won psychological resistance level or enter a correction by partially retracing its recent gains. Given that the stock market has recently exhibited significantly expanded volatility in response to external variables, investors should also be mindful that stock prices are likely to react sensitively to related news and shifts in investor sentiment.

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