Medium2026-10-01Short term · Leans positiveLonger term · Neutral

Samsung, SK Hynix Buybacks Trim KOSPI Losses; KOSDAQ Jumps 2%

Buyback programs at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix helped narrow the KOSPI's decline, while the KOSDAQ rose 2%. The buybacks are read as a management signal of support for share prices, cushioning weakness in chip stocks. For SK Hynix, the move cuts free float and conveys confidence, a short-term positive, though the longer-term effect depends on memory fundamentals.

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Chosunbiz · 10-01 15:56 KST
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finance.biggo.com · 10-01 12:35 KST
Samsung, SK Hynix Buybacks Trim KOSPI Losses; KOSDAQ Jumps 2%
South Korea's KOSPI trimmed losses and KOSDAQ jumped over 2% on buyback plans from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The buybacks offer short-term support for Hynix shares, signaling the company's intent to defend its stock. However, inflation and external uncertainties may cap the rebound's durability.