South Korean shares hit record high on chip, auto rally

KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers Korean won weakens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares climbed to a record peak on Wednesday, extending gains to a fourth straight session, as chipmakers rallied on artificial intelligence optimism and Hyundai Motor led automakers higher….

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South Korean shares fall as investors await Samsung earnings; Hyundai hits record high

KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellers Korean won weakens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares retreated on Tuesday, dragged down by heavyweight chipmakers as investors awaited Samsung Electronics’ earnings later this week, while Hyundai Motor hit a record high. ** The benchmark…

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