Cautious Trading in JAKOTA: Japanese Stocks Edge Up, South Korean Market Closed, TWSE Records Minor Gain
Japan (Nikkei 225 Index – NIK): Japanese shares saw a modest increase, gaining 0.3% to close at 33,254.03. The market’s subtle movement suggested a day of cautious trading, with specific factors influencing select sectors.
South Korea (KOSPI Composite Index – Market Closed): The Korea Stock Exchange (KOSPI) remained closed for the holiday, and thus, no percentage change was reported.
Taiwan (TWSE Index): The TWSE showed slight movement, closing at 17,604.84 with a gain of 0.05%. The index’s marginal increase was influenced by sector-specific factors and limited market activity.
Top Gainers:
- MODEC (6269.TSE) surged significantly by 20.87%, closing at 14.82 USD.
- Gravity (3629.TWO) showed strength with a gain of 14.48%, closing at 1.20 USD.
- Bank of Innovation (4393.TSE) recorded a notable gain of 11.39%, reaching 25.24 USD.
- MITSUI E&S (7003.TSE) exhibited growth, recording a gain of 9.86% to close at 4.71 USD.
- VIA Labs (6756.TW) witnessed a gain of 9.37%, closing at 7.73 USD.
Top Losers:
- Hokuetsu (3865.TSE) faced a decline of 21.18%, closing at 8.96 USD.
- Soft-World International (5478.TWO) recorded a loss of 10.41%, closing at 4.72 USD.
- Dynapack International Technology (3211.TWO) witnessed a loss of 10.32%, closing at 2.75 USD.
- Yang Ming Marine Transport (2609.TW) faced a decline of 10.32%, closing at 1.60 USD.
- Japan Display (6740.TSE) recorded a decline of 10.27%, closing at 0.12 USD.
