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Stock analysts losing luster amid market transition

Stock analysts losing luster amid market transition

Once, stock analysts used to be called the “flowers” of brokerage firms - a figurative expression in Korean meaning the central axis or pinnacle of the firm - enjoying various perks, ranging from reputation to high salaries. However, market insiders say this prestige has long since changed Korea.

Anna J. Park | 2020-06-08 17:07

Hyundai Marine heir spotlighted for large fundraising

Hyundai Marine heir spotlighted for large fundraising

HG Initiative (HGI) CEO Chung Kyung-sun, a son of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Chairman Chung Mong-yoon and a grandson of Hyundai founder Chung Ju-yung, has been the talk of the town, since he is raising a combined 450 billion won ($369 million) for “impact investing.”

2020-06-08 10:00

Will liquidity continue to drive up market?

Will liquidity continue to drive up market?

As the government has implemented a series of expansionary fiscal policies amid growing uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the balance of the nation's money market funds has increased rapidly. According to recent data by the Korea Financial Investment Association, the total MMF assets in Korea stood at 153.2 trillion won ($126.7 billion) as of June 1, up 44 percen...

Anna J. Park | 2020-06-07 16:08

Leveraged stock trading doubles since pandemic

Leveraged stock trading doubles since pandemic

The amount leveraged by stock investors nearly doubled over the past two months, an indication that a growing number of people expect a market rally in the months to come.

2020-06-05 17:27

Pandemic to push up commercial building vacancy, housing demand

Pandemic to push up commercial building vacancy, housing demand

Commercial building vacancy and housing demand will soar due to the rise of online transactions and working from home, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said Friday.

2020-06-05 17:27

Starbucks Korea under probe over alleged tax evasion

Starbucks Korea under probe over alleged tax evasion

Starbucks Korea is being investigated over allegations of tax evasion, mostly via overpricing goods and services imported from its head office in the U.S., according to industry and tax administration sources, Thursday.

2020-06-04 16:49

KOSPI tops 2,100-mark after 100 days

KOSPI tops 2,100-mark after 100 days

The nation's benchmark stock index topped the 2,100-mark for the first time in 100 days on Wednesday on hopes for a possible rebound of the pandemic-hit global economy. The KOSPI closed at 2,147 points, up 2.87 percent from the previous trading day. The main bourse started with a gain of more than 1 percent on subsiding signs of the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-06-03 16:59

WeWork's restructuring concerns KB Asset

WeWork's restructuring concerns KB Asset

WeWork has become a headache for KB Asset Management as the shared workspace service provider is rumored to be seeking to close its operations in Jongno Tower ― a building the domestic investment firm owns ― amid worsening profitability, according to industry sources, Wednesday..

2020-06-03 16:43

Seoul 'jeonse' price jumps W24 mil.

Seoul 'jeonse' price jumps W24 mil.

The “jeonse” price of apartments in Seoul has increased by 24 million won ($19,500) over the past year, a rapid hike in an uptrend continued over the past few years sustained by soaring demand, as an increasing number of people opt out of buying homes amid regulatory uncertainty.

2020-06-03 16:34

Frozen M&A market rings alarm bells over bankruptcies

Frozen M&A market rings alarm bells over bankruptcies

The coronavirus-triggered freeze in M&A deals in the first few months of the year is raising concerns over potential large scale bankruptcies in the latter half of 2020.

2020-06-03 14:00

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