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Wed, January 27, 2021 | 03:29

Big stocks in Korea sensitive to market cycles: AllianceBernstein

Big stocks in Korea sensitive to market cycles: AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein has shown somewhat a skeptical outlook on the growth momentum of the Korean equities market, despite its rapid rise last year, one of the most bullish in the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2021-01-26 15:41

Foreigners' property transactions hit new high in 2020

Foreigners' property transactions hit new high in 2020

Foreigners' building transactions in South Korea reached an all-time high in 2020, with deals soaring in the Seoul metropolitan area, data showed Tuesday. Foreigners' transactions of housing and commercial buildings in Asia's fourth-largest economy came to 21,048 last year, up 18.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Real Estate Board.

2021-01-26 09:24

Despite 'bubble' worries, stock market to continue rally

Despite 'bubble' worries, stock market to continue rally

Is January's bull run on stock markets around the world “irrational exuberance” - a term popularized by former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan referring to market optimism-lacking any real foundation? And how long will it continue?

Anna J. Park | 2021-01-26 09:06

Shinan AI leader set to attract more investors

Shinan AI leader set to attract more investors

Shinhan AI CEO Bae Jin-soo will place a focus on attracting more retail investors to its artificial intelligence (AI) platforms during his second term.

Lee Min-hyung | 2021-01-25 16:19

Companies get aggressive about capital increases

Companies get aggressive about capital increases

Amid ever-increasing liquidity in global markets, listed companies have been focusing on raising capital, either by additional equity financing or corporate bond issuances, as they try to bolster their cash reserves to prepare for new opportunities after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anna J. Park | 2021-01-24 13:36

Agricultural, food stocks and ETFs enjoy rally

Agricultural, food stocks and ETFs enjoy rally

Grain produce and agricultural-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) rally as global investors shift focus to commodities.

Anna J. Park | 2021-01-22 17:23

Seoul stocks snap 3-day winning streak on valuation pressure

Seoul stocks snap 3-day winning streak on valuation pressure

Korea's stock exchange ended its three-day winning streak Friday on valuation pressure after hitting another new high the previous session. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

2021-01-22 17:13

Celebrating KOSPI topping 3,000 mark

Celebrating KOSPI topping 3,000 mark

Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) Chairman Na Jai-chel talks during an online press conference held at the KOFIA headquarters on Yeouido, Thursday. Attributing retail investors' increased participation to the KOSPI breaking the 3,000 mark this year, Na stressed that investment companies will focus on strengthening contactless digital services for local retail inv...

Anna J. Park | 2021-01-22 09:54

'Biden's presidency to offer Korean economy greater chance'

'Biden's presidency to offer Korean economy greater chance'

With Joe Biden sworn in as president Wednesday, the U.S.'s economic policies seem poised to make an about-face from the Trump administration. Pledging to restore global cooperation, Biden re-signed the Paris Climate Accord as one of his actions on day one as president.

Anna J. Park | 2021-01-21 16:58

Seoul stocks hit record high on optimism for Biden presidency

Seoul stocks hit record high on optimism for Biden presidency

South Korea's benchmark stock index hit an all-time high Thursday on strong foreign buying, buoyed by stimulus hopes related to the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 46.29 points, or 1.49 percent, to close at 3,160.84 points.

2021-01-21 16:47

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