[Morning 2026-02-23] BlackRock Boosts Stake in SK Hynix: A New Era for HBM Dominance

BlackRock SK Hynix investment Korean stocks

SK Hynix (000660) · Samsung Electronics (005930) BlackRock Boosts Stake in SK Hynix: A New Era for HBM Dominance The South Korean semiconductor landscape shifted significantly this week as global investment giant BlackRock disclosed a substantial 5% stake in SK Hynix (000660). This strategic move by the world’s largest asset manager underscores a growing institutional … Read more

[Closing 2026-02-20] KOSPI Hits All-Time High 5,775 as Defense and Shipbuilding Stocks Surge

KOSPI record high defense stocks rally Korean market February 2026

KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index · Hanwha Aerospace (012450) · Doosan Enerbility (034020) · HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (329180) · Hanwha Ocean (042660) · Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) · KB Financial Group (105560) · Shinhan Financial Group (055550) South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI record high defense rally extended into Friday, February 20, 2026, … Read more

[Morning 2026-02-20] KOSPI Hits Record High 5,677 as Samsung Surges 4.86% — Korean Market Preview

KOSPI record high Samsung Electronics surge Korean market

South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.09% to a record high of 5,677.25 on February 19, led by Samsung Electronics (+4.86%) and SK Hynix (+1.59%). As markets open on February 20, we analyze the key drivers and what to watch.

[Closing 2026-02-19] KOSPI Surges 3.09% to 5,677 in Post-Seollal Rally as Institutions Buy Aggressively

KOSPI record high rally February 19 2026

KOSPI surged 3.09% to 5,677.25 on February 19, 2026, the first trading session after the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday. KOSDAQ climbed 4.94% to 1,160.71. Institutions net bought KRW 1.64 trillion on the KOSPI while foreign investors remained net sellers.

Weekly Recap: KOSPI Navigates Global AI Volatility and Export Resilience (Feb 9–13, 2026)

KOSPI weekly recap Korean stock market AI volatility

KOSPI, Samsung Electronics (005930), SK Hynix (000660) Weekly Recap: KOSPI Navigates Global AI Volatility and Export Resilience (Feb 9–13, 2026) The South Korean stock market experienced a dynamic week as the KOSPI index grappled with shifting global sentiments regarding AI valuations and domestic economic signals. Despite mid-week volatility triggered by Wall Street’s tech correction, the … Read more

Harim Holdings (003380): A Guide to Analyzing Short Selling Trends and Market Sentiment

Harim Holdings (003380) Harim Holdings (003380): A Guide to Analyzing Short Selling Trends and Market Sentiment Short selling data provides a unique window into market sentiment and the strategic positions of institutional investors. For Harim Holdings (003380), recent trends in short selling volume and outstanding balances offer critical insights for global investors. This guide breaks … Read more

Woori Financial Group (316140): Boosting Value with Tax-Free Dividends and M&A Momentum

Woori Financial Group (316140) Woori Financial Group (316140): Boosting Value with Tax-Free Dividends and M&A Momentum Woori Financial Group is emerging as a top pick among Korean financial holdings, driven by a unique “tax-free dividend” strategy and aggressive non-banking expansion. Despite a 4Q25 earnings miss caused by proactive cost-clearing, analysts are raising target prices, citing … Read more