The KOSPI slipped 2.27% to 6,544.75 and the KOSDAQ fell 1.91% to 797.81, while the USD/KRW hovered at 1,385.48. Despite the overall bearish tone, several stocks posted strong gains on sector‑specific catalysts.
DOOSAN ENERBILITY (034020) +5.34%
Analyst consensus — 15 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩127,000
Doosan Enerbility rose 5.34% to trade around 73,000 KRW despite a backdrop of five consecutive days of decline and weak opening, which had kept sell pressure on the stock [2][4][5]. The market sentiment turned positive after the company announced a large order in Oman and an expansion of its overseas power‑generation projects, raising expectations for earnings improvement [3][4]. Adding to the upside, KB Securities projected that entry into the North‑American new nuclear market is only a matter of time and set a target price of 140,000 KRW, further buoying investor confidence [6].
Woori Technology Investment Co., Ltd (041190) +10.22%
Woori Technology Investment surged 10.22% to about 6,090 KRW, led by a wave of optimism in crypto‑related equities. Bitcoin broke the $70,000 mark, sparking a broad rally in virtual‑currency theme stocks and lifting Woori Technology’s share price by 14‑26% in recent sessions [7][11][12]. The stock received an additional boost after rumors of Dunamu’s planned Nasdaq listing, which heightened expectations for the broader blockchain ecosystem and pushed the price higher [10].
Hanwha (000880) +18.09%
Analyst consensus — 9 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩162,667
Hanwha jumped 18.09% to roughly 24% higher levels after completing a human split and relisting, which narrowed the discount to its shares and prompted analysts to raise target prices sharply [14][15][16][18]. Several brokerage houses upgraded their forecasts, citing the reduced discount rate and a re‑valuation of the group's assets, further amplifying buying pressure [13][18]. While the K9 self‑propelled artillery’s entry into the U.S. market was noted, it has not offset the overall bullish momentum generated by the corporate restructuring [17].
HyundaiEngineering&Construction (000720) +10.23%
Analyst consensus — 21 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩175,381
Hyundai Engineering & Construction climbed 10.23% despite mixed headlines. Brokerage firms highlighted growing expectations for nuclear power projects in the second half of the year, putting a spotlight on the company’s nuclear capabilities and lifting the stock by 5‑8% [19][24]. Conversely, a disclosed merger of a subsidiary and concerns over weaker half‑year earnings triggered a 5‑7% intraday drop, reflecting lingering investor caution [20][22]. The net gain suggests that optimism around nuclear contracts outweighed the short‑term concerns from the merger news.
APR (278470) +4.64%
Analyst consensus — 19 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩532,632
APR advanced 4.64% as the cosmetics sector rallied on earnings optimism, with the company’s results expected to beat forecasts, lifting the whole beauty index [25]. Institutional and foreign investors also stepped in, drawn by growth prospects in beauty‑tech, which added further buying pressure [29]. However, profit‑taking and valuation concerns have kept the rally modest, as some investors trimmed positions amid high price multiples [30].
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