Shares Are Mixed on Profit Taking
April 03, 2011
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 1.30 to 838.75. Volume declined to 18.90 million shares from 19.15 million shares Friday, the last full trading day. Advancers led decliners 418 to 378, with 129 issues ending unchanged. Samsung group issues were weak on rumors that the securities regulatory body will investigate possible irregularities in the trading of Samsung group issues. Samsung Fine Chemical fell by its daily maximum of 4,700 won to 73,700 won. Samsung Electronics shed 1,700 won to 75,000 won. Eight shares fell to their bottom limits while 71 issues rose to their permitted highs.
