Shares exceed 2,000 on auto, tech rallies
Apr 18, 2014
South Korean stocks breached the 2,000-point level on Friday, breaking their five-session losing streak as foreign and institutional investors swooped on auto and tech shares in hopes of improved first-quarter earnings, analysts said. The South Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 12.23 points, or 0.61 percent, to 2,004.28, breaking the 2,000-point level for the first time in five sessions since April 10 when it hit 2,008.61. Trading volume