On the 16th during trading hours, marine engine and shipbuilding equipment-related stocks showed mixed movements. While expectations for the shipbuilding boom and the expansion of eco-friendly ship orders continue, stock price trends are clearly differentiated depending on supply and demand dynamics by stock.

■ Hanwha Engine and HD Hyundai Marine Engine Show Solid Gains As of the afternoon, Hanwha Engine traded at 60,800 won, up 1,500 won (2.53%) from the previous trading day. During the session, it rose to as high as 64,500 won, demonstrating strength, and trading volume exceeded 970,000 shares, drawing concentrated investor attention.

HD Hyundai Marine Engine also traded at 72,600 won, up 1,600 won (2.25%). It continued a stable upward trend, rising to as high as 73,900 won during the session.

■ STX Engine Turns Lower on Profit-Taking In contrast, STX Engine closed down 950 won (2.59%) from the previous trading day at 35,700 won. Although it rose to 38,000 won during the session, it subsequently turned lower as profit-taking sell orders emerged.

■ Shipbuilding Equipment Stocks Also Show Strength In addition to engine stocks, the rise of shipbuilding equipment stocks was notable. Sejin Heavy Industries climbed 3.77%, Cape rose 3.74%, and Beomhan Fuel Cell gained 3.08%. Halla IMS surged 6.73% and Korea Carbon jumped 8.84%, leading an improvement in investment sentiment across the sector.

■ Expectations for Performance Improvement Amid LNG and Eco-Friendly Ship Orders The market views that while the global shipbuilding boom continues, the expansion of orders for LNG carriers and eco-friendly vessels is heightening expectations for improved performance among engine manufacturers. In particular, as the proportion of high-value-added vessels grows, attention is also focusing on the potential for profitability improvements for engine and core equipment companies.

Securities firms project that the ship engine market will benefit from tightening environmental regulations and the need to replace aging vessels. Accordingly, the order trends and performance trajectories of major engine stocks such as Hanwha Engine, HD Hyundai Marine Engine, and STX Engine are cited as key variables that will determine future stock price directions.

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