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Sensex rises 166 points, Nifty closes above 24,350; Bajaj twins, M&M among top gainers

Indian stock markets concluded Friday with gains for a third straight session. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed higher, reflecting positive global sentiment. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the gains after strong quarterly earnings reports. Sectoral indices mostly traded higher, with Nifty IT being an exception. Analysts…

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South Korea’s Kospi rockets 17% after massive 3-day selloff. What’s behind the surge?

The KOSPI was up 17% at 6,549 points after tumbling nearly 17% over the previous three sessions, marking one of its steepest weekly declines, as fears of mounting competition from Chinese memory chipmakers triggered heavy selling across semiconductor stocks.

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South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump, mirroring Wall Street's positive performance. AI-related stocks experienced a strong rebound after recent declines earlier in the week. Japanese markets also climbed, with technology and investment firms showing gains. Oil prices increased due to ongoing tensions and a closed key shipping route.…

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South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 13% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea’s Kospi index has jumped more than 13%, tracking Wall Street gains, as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses this week

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'Wait till payback time!': South Korean retail investors protest as govt apologises after Kospi crashes 40% in a month

Kospi skyrocketed over 122% since the beginning of the year to hit a lifetime high of 9,386 in June on the back of a global AI frenzy, before things began to go downhill. While South Korea’s stock market grabbed headlines as the world’s best-performing stock market this year so far,…

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South Korea Stock Chaos: Investors Lay Funeral Wreaths After ETF Rout as KOSPI Wipes $2T, Minister Apologises

South Korea is reviewing single-stock leveraged ETFs after a sharp KOSPI sell-off prompted investor protests and a ministerial apology.

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Jim Cramer Slams 'SK Hijinx' as SKHY's Record Earnings Meet Brutal Stock Crash: 'We Will Rue the Day We Let This Monster Into Our Markets...'

CNBC host Jim Cramer has sounded the alarm on SK Hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY), labeling the South Korean memory giant a "Monster" that is destabilizing global markets as retail margin calls and leveraged gambling overshadow strong chip fundamentals during July’s severe semiconductor rout.

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KOSPI Sinks Over 12% in Worst Two-Day Drop Ever as AI Chip Sell-Off Deepens After SK Hynix Misses Expectations

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plummeted another nearly 6% on Wednesday, extending a brutal semiconductor sector selloff that was aided by SK Hynix Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:SKHY) profit miss, despite record-breaking second-quarter financial results. The index has slipped over 33% in July and posted the worst two-day fall in history.

Benzinga

Kospi crashes 44% in a month but Nomura sees 109% upside in South Korea's stock market. Here's why

South Korea's Kospi index dropped 44% from its June peak amid global AI growth worries and foreign fund outflows. Despite the sharp pullback into bear market territory, Nomura projects up to 109% upside, setting a 10,000-11,000 target driven by corporate share buybacks, strong AI earnings, and governance reforms.

The Economic Times

Kospi crashes 12% after SK Hynix earnings; best performing Asian market of 2026 plunges 43% in a month. What’s ahead?

South Korea's Kospi index crashed over 11% on Wednesday, extending its drop to 43% from its June peak into technical bear market territory. The sharp plunge, triggered by earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix that missed lofty AI-fueled market estimates, prompted government reviews into market stabilisation measures.

The Economic Times

South Korean shares fall over 5% on AI spending concerns and oil spike

South Korean shares declined significantly on Friday due to AI spending concerns. Mega US tech firms' moderation in AI outlays impacted Asian chipmakers' outlook. Oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel also contributed to the negative market sentiment. Major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced substantial losses. The benchmark…

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Kospi jumps 9% in 3 days after big crash. Is South Korea's stock market heading for another rally?

South Korea's Kospi surged 4% on Thursday, extending gains for a third straight session, as stronger-than-expected economic growth and robust AI spending plans from US tech giants boosted chip stocks. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed up to 6%, driving the benchmark higher after GDP expanded 0.6% in the April-June…

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South Korea’s Kospi jumps 4% after 31% crash from June peak. What’s ahead?

South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump, recovering some losses after a sharp decline. Shares of chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove this recent market recovery. However, the index remains in a bear market, reflecting investor caution and wild swings. Authorities have intervened to cool speculative fever…

The Economic Times

South Korea's share market losses deepen as leveraged AI bets take a heavy toll

South Korean shares experienced a significant decline, triggering market-wide trading curbs. Investors are unwinding AI-linked trades, extending a sharp correction in the KOSPI index. This selloff highlights growing investor anxiety over leveraged bets on AI chipmakers. Markets also reacted to escalating Gulf conflict and rising oil prices. Major tech earnings…

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AI Stock Losses Prompt Crackdown On Leveraged ETFs In South Korea

South Korean regulators freeze new single-stock leveraged tech ETFs and triple retail margin requirements after extreme "Roller KOSPI" volatility driven by retail AI bets decouples from Samsung and SK Hynix's stable earnings.

International Business Times

Why South Korea Just Banned New Leveraged ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix

South Korea halts new leveraged ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix to tame market volatility. See how new investor rules will impact tech trading.

Benzinga

South Korea’s Extreme Market Volatility Triggers Intervention on Leveraged ETFs Tied to SK Hynix, Samsung

Seoul is tripling the cash Korean investors must hold to trade leveraged single-stock funds, an emergency attempt to contain the violent volatility that have triggered several emergency trading halts on the KOSPI index in recent weeks.

The Economic Times

Explained: 3 reasons why South Korea's Kospi crashed 6% today

South Korea's Kospi index experienced a significant decline of over six percent on Thursday. This downturn followed the Bank of Korea's first interest rate increase in three years. Major tech stocks like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics saw substantial drops. Concerns are mounting over the impact of single-stock leveraged ETFs…

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South Korean shares slump 7% on renewed selling in chipmakers, c.bank hikes rates

South Korean shares experienced a significant decline on Thursday, driven by chipmaker stock sell-offs. The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years. This move aimed to stabilize the nation's weakening currency against the US dollar. Major chipmakers like SK Hynix and…

The Economic Times

Explained: Why SK Hynix ADR premiums soared 50% over South Korean shares and how this reminds market of dotcom bubble

SK Hynix’s ADRs are trading at a more than 50% premium to their South Korea-listed shares just days after their Nasdaq debut, raising comparisons with TSMC’s dot-com-era valuation gap. Analysts attribute the divergence to restricted arbitrage, strong AI-driven demand, and easier access for global investors through US markets.

The Economic Times

Explained: Why South Korea's Kospi jumped 7% despite escalating Middle East tensions

South Korea's benchmark Kospi surged 7% on Wednesday, extending its rally for a second session as softer-than-expected US inflation data and Wall Street gains boosted risk appetite. Optimism over AI memory demand also lifted semiconductor stocks, with Samsung Electronics rising 8%, SK Hynix gaining over 13%, Hanmi Semiconductor soaring 25%,…

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Korea’s AI stock rout is becoming a lesson in leveraged excess

South Korea's AI stock boom is now a cautionary tale of leverage's power. SK Hynix's plunge triggered billions in stock sales, deepening the Kospi's slide. Leveraged products and concentrated index weightings amplified market swings in both directions. This dynamic is now being watched globally as Korea is central to the…

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Global Market: AI boom turns turbulent as South Korea stocks slide into bear market

South Korea's KOSPI has entered bear market territory after falling about 25% from its late-June record high, following a spectacular AI-driven rally. Reuters said the correction highlights risks from the market's heavy reliance on semiconductor stocks and leveraged retail trading.

The Economic Times

South Korea's Kospi crashes 5% again, plunges 31% in one month. Is the AI frenzy over?

South Korea's Kospi plunged 5% on Tuesday, extending its two-day decline to nearly 14% and taking the index into bear market territory. The benchmark has fallen over 31% from its June peak after a tech-led rally, though it remains up more than 50% for 2026 overall.

The Economic Times

Korea's Kospi hits 8% lower circuit, trading halted. What's rattling investors today?

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index plunged 8% to lower circuit on Monday as rising tensions in the Gulf and soaring oil prices rattled global markets. The selloff, led by sharp declines in AI-heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, pushed the index deeper into bear market territory, although it remains the…

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