The KOSPI rose nearly 1% in the regular session on the 26th, recovering the 6,800 level. Major semiconductor stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rallied together, while Samsung C&T and Samsung Life Insurance also climbed sharply, lending strength to the index's rebound. However, among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, performances were mixed.

■ KOSPI Starts Weak, Rebounds... Rises to as High as 6,887.18 During the Session

The KOSPI finished the day at 6,808.21, up 65.47 points (0.97%) from the previous trading day. The index opened weaker at 6,727.25 before successfully turning upward during the session, at one point expanding its gains to 6,887.18. It later gave up some of those gains but closed the session holding the 6,800 level.

■ Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, Major Semiconductor Stocks, Rise Together

Samsung Electronics closed at 261,500 won, up 4,500 won (1.75%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix also finished the session at 1,688,000 won, up 10,000 won (0.60%).

Samsung Electronics Preferred Shares recorded 196,800 won, up 2,300 won (1.18%). LG Energy Solution closed at 351,000 won, up 1,500 won (0.43%), and Samsung Biologics finished trading at 1,599,000 won, up 14,000 won (0.88%).

■ Samsung C&T Surges 5.59% and Samsung Life Soars 8.60%

Among large-cap stocks affiliated with Samsung Group, Samsung C&T and Samsung Life Insurance posted standout gains. Samsung C&T closed at 387,500 won, up 20,500 won (5.59%), while Samsung Life Insurance recorded 309,500 won, skyrocketing 24,500 won (8.60%).

■ Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and One Other Stock Close Lower

Meanwhile, some top market-cap stocks showed weakness. SK Square ended slightly lower at 1,058,000 won, down 2,000 won (0.19%). Samsung Electro-Mechanics recorded 1,330,000 won, down 32,000 won (2.35%), and Hyundai Motor closed the session at 408,000 won, down 13,000 won (3.09%).

Of the top 10 stocks by market capitalization on the day, seven rose and three fell.

■ Nvidia Earnings and Other External Variables in Focus

Despite weakness early in the session, the KOSPI found its upward direction as buying flowed in centered on major semiconductor stocks. In particular, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose together, and Samsung C&T and Samsung Life also showed strength, powering the index's recovery of the 6,800 level. However, differentiation emerged among individual stocks, with Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electro-Mechanics among the top market-cap names falling by relatively large margins.

External variables to watch going forward include the U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's earnings release and key economic indicators. Attention is focused on whether the KOSPI will continue its upward momentum based on the 6,800 level.

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