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Fri, December 1, 2023 | 12:36

Entertainment stocks fluctuate over artists' contract statuses

Entertainment stocks fluctuate over artists' contract statuses

The stock price of K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment has been on a steep dive during the past two months, since its seven-year contract with superstar girl group BLACKPINK officially expired in early August.

2023-10-10 09:15

Companies reluctant to issue bonds amid rising interest rates

Companies reluctant to issue bonds amid rising interest rates

Companies are turning to bank loans and asset sales to secure cash instead of issuing corporate bonds amid rising interest rates.

2023-10-08 15:46

[INTERVIEW] Goodwater Capital co-founder Eric Kim shares insights and values in investment, life

INTERVIEWGoodwater Capital co-founder Eric Kim shares insights and values in investment, life

Eric Kim is the co-founder and managing partner of Goodwater Capital, a multi-billion-dollar global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. Co-founded by Kim with Chi-Hua Chien in 2014, the venture capital firm has invested exclusively in consumer tech businesses with a clear mission-driven goal of empowering visionary entrepreneurs who can bring positive changes to the...

2023-10-08 13:20

Seoul stocks tumble on concerns over Fed's prolonged monetary tightening

Seoul stocks tumble on concerns over Fed's prolonged monetary tightening

The Korean stock market ended lower, Wednesday, following signs that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will pursue further monetary tightening measures.

2023-10-04 16:49

Seoul shares down over 2% late Wednesday morning on sharp tech losses

Seoul shares down over 2% late Wednesday morning on sharp tech losses

Korean stocks traded more than 2 percent lower late Wednesday morning, led by a slump in big-cap tech shares, as better-than-expected U.S. jobs data stoked concerns the Federal Reserve will stick to its aggressive monetary tightening for longer.

2023-10-04 12:34

Korea fails to be included on FTSE Russell's global bond index

Korea fails to be included on FTSE Russell's global bond index

Korea has failed to have its government bond markets included in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) issued by FTSE Russell, the company said Thursday (local time), placing the country again on a waitlist for its next review in six months time.

2023-09-29 10:14

Value, consumer goods, financial stocks expected to gain momentum after Chuseok holiday

Value, consumer goods, financial stocks expected to gain momentum after Chuseok holiday

Korean stock markets have entered into a wait-and-see phase ahead of a long weekend starting Thursday. With the Chuseok holiday and the National Foundation Day on Oct. 3 combining this year to create the six-day-long holiday, the local stock market is closed from Sept. 28 until Oct. 3.

2023-09-28 15:06

Seoul shares snap 4-day losing run; won falls to fresh yearly low

Seoul shares snap 4-day losing run; won falls to fresh yearly low

South Korean stocks finished slightly higher Wednesday following recent sharp losses amid concerns about the Federal Reserve's further interest rate hikes and the U.S. economic outlook.

2023-09-27 19:17

Seoul Fintech Week 2023 to be held from Oct. 4-6

Seoul Fintech Week 2023 to be held from Oct. 4-6

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host this year's Seoul Fintech Week from Oct. 4 to 6 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

2023-09-27 15:01

Is IPO market regaining momentum?

Is IPO market regaining momentum?

Market watchers say the success of the stock market debuts of Millie and Doosan Robotics will serve as a gauge of Korea's initial public offering (IPO) market sentiment in the second half of this year.

2023-09-26 16:51

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