The KOSDAQ surged nearly 3% in the regular session on the 6th, climbing to just below the 920 level. With buying concentrated in top market-cap stocks, Jusung Engineering and HLB soared more than 17% and EcoPro BM jumped more than 11%, leading the index's rise.

KOSDAQ Opens Lower but Closes at Session High of 919.92

The KOSDAQ index finished the day at 919.92, up 26.63 points (2.98%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 902.16 and dipped to 901.46 during the session, but successfully reversed course and ultimately closed at its intraday high of 919.92.

Jusung Engineering, HLB Surge 17%... EcoPro BM Also Up 11%

Among the top market-cap stocks, Jusung Engineering's rally stood out. Jusung Engineering closed up 41,500 won (17.51%) at 278,500 won from the previous session, and HLB also finished the day up 6,950 won (17.18%) at 47,400 won. EcoPro BM closed up 13,200 won (11.41%) at 128,900 won, and EcoPro finished up 6,500 won (7.31%) at 95,400 won. Buying spread broadly across top KOSDAQ market-cap stocks.

Semiconductor-Related Stocks Also Strong... Simmtech, Rorze, Wonik IPS Rise

Semiconductor-related stocks also trended higher. Simmtech rose 4.67% to 175,000 won, and Rorze gained 3.08% to 86,900 won. Wonik IPS closed up 2.24% at 141,300 won, and Eopteknik (EOTECH) climbed 2.26% to 544,000 won.

In addition, Rainbow Robotics finished up 3.67% at 466,000 won, and Alteogen closed slightly higher, up 0.19% at 260,000 won.

KOSPI Falls vs. KOSDAQ Soars... Focus on Settling Above 920

Notably, while the KOSPI fell 0.89% on the day, the KOSDAQ rose 2.98%, showing a stark divergence between the two markets. Attention is expected to focus on whether the KOSDAQ can establish a foothold above the 920 level going forward.

[This article is for reference in making investment decisions, and responsibility for investments lies with the investor.]