[THE INVESTOR] NICE INFO (030190) declined 4.09 percent as of 2:25 p.m., Sept. 8 to 7,040 won (US$ 6.44). Over the past month, the company’s shared had risen 0.57 percent. Standard deviation for the period came to 2.2 percent.Compared to competitors listed on KOSDAQ, NICE INFO showed considerably higher monthly earnings rate, but its volatility within 1 month was the lowest. Return-on-risk for the month-long period was 0.2 percent. In comparison, the average for companies in the same industry li

[THE INVESTOR]  Wemade (112040) fell 2.5 percent as of Sept. 8 1:40 p.m. on Sept.  to 19,500 won (US$ 17.83). Over the past month, Wemade had declined 11.16 percent. Standard deviation came to 2.7 percent for the period.Compared to competitors listed on KOSDAQ, the monthly volatility of Wemade remained at the highest level, and the investment return for the period was negative. Over the recent month, return-on-risk was -4.1 percent. However, Wemade’s figure is much higher than the KOSDAQ mean of

[THE INVESTOR] As of Sept. 8 12:40 p.m., POSCO M-Tech (009520) increased 1.69 percent to 2,620 won (US$ 2.39). It has declined 5.76 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, for the period stands at 1.8 percent. Compared to competitors listed on KOSDAQ, POSCO M-TECH was not only the most satisfactory in investment return, but also had the lowest volatility . Over the recent month, the return-on-risk figure came to -3.1 percent. The company's figure is

[THE INVESTOR] As of Sept. 8 10:55 a.m., Samyang Holdings (000070) increased 2.54 percent to 121,000 won (US$ 110.6). It had declined 3.97 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, the risk index for stock price, was 1.9 percent for the same period. Compared with its close competitors listed on KOSPI, Samyang Holdings showed loweer volatility for the period. Over the recent month, return -on-risk came to 2.0 percent, around the average of its peer group. The mean return-on-risk for KOSPI 

[THE INVESTOR] Oscotec (039200) stocks declined 1.7 percent to 9,270 won (US$ 8.49) as of 9:10 a.m. Sept. 8, from its closing price the day before. It has declined 26.43 percent over the past month. The standard deviation, which indicates risk, for the same period is 3.2 percent.　The stock declined the most among competitors listed on KOSDAQ due to the rise in volatility. For the monthlong period, the return-on-risk came to -8.2 percent. The figure is below the KOSDAQ mean of -4.5 percent. 　   -

[THE INVESTOR] Samsung BioLogics announced on Sept. 7 that it received six manufacturing licenses from the European Medicines Agency and the US Food and Drug Administration.Samsung BioLogics is the world’s third largest biologics contract manufacturer by capacity.With the latest licenses, Samsung BioLogics now has seven production licenses. A contract manufacturer is required to obtain production licenses before operations can begin regardless of whether the product has been approved by the auth

[THE INVESTOR] KB Financial Group on Sept. 6 revealed plans to merge Hyundai Securities with KB Investment & Securities. In a regulatory filing, KB Financial Group said that it plans to merge the two companies once Hyundai Securities becomes a wholly owned subsidiary through a share swap. In the merger, Hyundai Securities will absorb KB Investment & Securities. KB Financial Group said the merger is likely to take place in December. KB Financial Group and Hyundai Securities are currently in proce

[THE INVESTOR] KB Kookmin Bank on Sept. 6 extended the maturity on Samsung Heavy Industries’ short-term loans by six months.Earlier this year, the bank had shortened the term to three months, citing the shipbuilding industry’s ongoing difficulties as a risk factor. According to reports, the bank extended the deadline on a 100 billion won (US$ 90.49 million) loan that would have matured on Sept. 7 by six months. The decision is said to have been prompted by Samsung Heavy showing signs of improvem

  - Lower risk, higher returns than competitors - Related stocks mixed, Services industry -0.6 percent- Target price 88,000 won, 29 percent target-current price disparity- Institutions and foreigners buy, private investors sell- Turnover rate and price range both proper- Institution 34.73 percent, foreigners 50.22 percent■ Market ReviewAs of Sept. 6 1:40 p.m., LG Corp. was up 1.95 percent to 68,100 won. It has increased 7.92 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, the risk index for sto

[THE INVESTOR] GS Engineering & Construction shareholders’ collective suit against the company has resumed, with the preparatory procedures kicking off on Sept. 6. The suit was originally filed in August 2013, but had been put on hold while it was being reviewed by the Supreme Court.With the claims involved and the number of those who will be affected by the outcome of the suit standing at over 10,000, it is the largest suit of its kind in South Korea. GS E&C shareholders accuse the company of r

[THE INVESTOR] South Korea’s income inequality has deteriorated to one of the world’s worst levels, data shows.According to the National Assembly Research Service’s analysis of data from the International Monetary Fund and World Wealth and Income Database, 44.9 percent of South Koreans’ income in 2012 was earned by those in the top 10 percent. The US, with 47.8 percent, was the only other country where the top 10 percent accounted for a larger portion of the national income. Other countries with

[THE INVESTOR] Hyundai Heavy Industries announced on Sept. 4 that it has been selected as the preferred bidder for a 12-oil tanker contract of Russia’s Sovcomflot. Sovcomflot is a state-owned shipping company that specializes in petroleum and LNG shipping. HHI said that it was selected as the preferred bidder for the US$ 660 million deal in August, and is currently negotiating details of the contract.  Hyundai Heavy's shipyard.The South Korean shipyard is also working with Russian state-owned sh

[THE INVESTOR] Hyundai Heavy Industries and Russia’s Far Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center will set up a joint venture, the South Korean company said on Sept. 4.Under the agreement, the companies will set up a joint venture specializing in ship design and shipbuilding project management.  A signing ceremony between Hyundai Heavy and Russian counterpart. Hyundai Heavy IndustriesFar Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center is a Russian state-owned shipbuilder. The South Korean company

[THE INVESTOR] Admitting that the technical gap is closing between South Korean electronics giants and Chinese competitors, the head of LG Electronics said Sept. 2  that he would take the firm’s new high-end lineup of LG SIGNATURE as a vehicle to enhance its brand value and customer loyalty worldwide.Jo Seong-jin, CEO of the home appliance and air solution company of LG Electronics, also implied that the company is taking a different approach in premium marketing from its rival Samsung.Jo Seong-