On the 2nd, the domestic stock market closed with both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ rising. The KOSPI rose more than 2% to recover the 5,850 level, while the KOSDAQ also posted a gain in the 1% range to settle above the 730 mark. Large-cap semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led the KOSPI's rise, while in the KOSDAQ, Simmtech and HLB drove the upward momentum.

■ KOSPI Closes at 5,859.08, Breaching the 5,900 Level Intraday

On the 2nd, the KOSPI index finished the regular session at 5,859.08, up 128.34 points (2.24%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 5,637.77, fell to as low as 5,616.50 intraday, then expanded gains to reach 5,910.83. After breaching the 5,900 level during the session, it gave back part of its gains to close.

Among top market-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics closed at 230,000 won, up 5,000 won (2.22%) from the previous session. SK hynix finished at 1,480,000 won, up 62,000 won (4.37%), and Samsung Electronics preferred shares closed at 177,500 won, up 3,400 won (1.95%).

SK Square recorded 959,000 won, up 62,000 won (6.91%), posting the highest gain among the top 10 KOSPI market-cap stocks. Samsung Electro-Mechanics closed at 1,206,000 won, up 10,000 won (0.84%); Hyundai Motor finished at 286,500 won, up 4,500 won (1.60%); and Samsung Life Insurance closed at 271,500 won, up 1,000 won (0.37%).

On the other hand, Samsung Biologics ended the session at 1,433,000 won, down 54,000 won (3.63%). LG Energy Solution fell 2,000 won (0.56%) to 357,500 won, and KB Financial Group declined 1,700 won (1.09%) to 153,800 won.

■ KOSDAQ Closes at 734.36, Top 10 Market-Cap Stocks All Rise

The KOSDAQ index finished at 734.36, up 9.98 points (1.38%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 716.44, dipped to 716.21 intraday, then turned upward to climb as high as 738.01. After surpassing the 730 level during the session, it gave back some gains but ended the regular session at the 734 level.

Alteogen closed at 213,500 won, up 2,000 won (0.95%) from the previous session. Secondary battery-related stocks rose together, with EcoPro up 1,800 won (2.49%) to 74,000 won and EcoPro BM up 1,600 won (1.76%) to 92,500 won.

Among bio stocks, HLB closed at 41,650 won, up 1,650 won (4.13%), and RigaChemBio stood at 169,400 won, up 4,400 won (2.67%). Lino Industrial recorded 57,200 won, up 1,100 won (1.96%).

■ Simmtech Surges 7.22%, Semiconductor Stocks Rally

Among semiconductor-related stocks, Simmtech's rise stood out. Simmtech finished at 121,700 won, soaring 8,200 won (7.22%) from the previous session and recording the highest gain among the top 10 KOSDAQ market-cap stocks. Wonik IPS also closed at 91,400 won, up 2,900 won (3.28%). In addition, Iotech finished at 394,000 won, up 5,500 won (1.42%), and Rainbow Robotics closed at 364,500 won, up 1,500 won (0.41%).

■ Key Points to Watch for the Next Trading Day

On this day, the domestic stock market saw large-cap semiconductor stocks supporting the KOSPI's rise, while gains spread broadly across top market-cap stocks on the KOSDAQ. For the next trading day, attention is expected to focus on whether the KOSPI re-enters the 5,900 level, whether the KOSDAQ holds the 730 level, and the stock price movements of semiconductor-related stocks such as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Simmtech, and Wonik IPS.

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