Seoul: Stocks rebound on Samsung Elec, Hyundai Motor boost
[SEOUL] South Korean shares rebounded to end higher on Tuesday, marking its sharpest gain since Jan 8, boosted by shares of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, and upbeat Chinese data from Monday.
The benchmark index KospI closed up 78.73 points, or 2.61 per cent, at 3,092.66.
A 11.2 per cent gain in auto stocks was the biggest boost, with the country's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor surging as much as 8.5 per cent.
Chip giant Samsung Electronics also jumped as much as 3.5 per cent, recovering from its sharpest decline in five months on Monday after its group leader was sentenced to a 30-month jail term.
Kospi rebounded with auto sector widening gains, while hopes for a large-scale stimulus ahead of the Senate testimony of US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen added to the sentiment, said Kiwoom Securities' analyst Seo Sang-young.
Meanwhile, China's fourth-quarter GDP data on Monday confirmed its economy is expected to maintain resilient growth that could help underpin growth in the region.
GET BT IN YOUR INBOX DAILY
Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox.
Foreigners were net buyers of US$373.89 million worth of shares on the main board.
REUTERS
KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Singapore stocks track Wall Street gains on Tuesday; STI up 1.5%
UBS lifts Chinese stocks to overweight in rare upgrade call
Asia: Most markets rise with earnings, US data in view
Singapore banks lead market surge again on easing Middle East tensions; STI up 1%
Stocks to watch: Clar, Keppel Reit, ESR-Logos Reit, Nanofilm, LHN
Europe: Stocks rebound after last week’s selloff, eyes on earnings and data