Medium2026-10-02Short term · Leans positiveLonger term · Neutral

Buybacks Lift Korea Stocks as KOSPI Reclaims 7,000

The KOSPI reclaimed the 7,000 level, supported by buybacks from large caps including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Buybacks reduce free float and boost market confidence, offering short-term support to SK Hynix shares, though supply-gap concerns remain after the programs end.

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중소기업신문 · 10-02 15:57 KST
Chip Optimism Lifts KOSPI Toward 7000; DRAM Shortage; SK Hynix Up 0.4%
Semiconductor optimism pushed Korea's KOSPI toward 7000, with expectations of continued DRAM supply shortages lifting SK Hynix shares 0.4%. Tight supply supports memory pricing and margins, but the modest gain suggests much of the upside is already priced in.
Chosunbiz · 10-02 15:52 KST
Buybacks Lift Korea Stocks as KOSPI Reclaims 7,000
The KOSPI reclaimed the 7,000 level, buoyed by share buyback programs, though bond yields and oil prices remain headwinds. Improved market sentiment could support heavyweight stocks like SK Hynix, but persistent macro headwinds on semiconductor valuations warrant caution.