KOSPI & Nasdaq Composite
43 shared events · Importance 18 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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The KOSPI operates as South Korea's benchmark stock market index, functioning independently of the US-based Nasdaq Composite while sharing exposure to global macroeconomic trends.
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI dropped 6.1%, reversing its record-setting momentum due to the global market downturn.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 1.5% from its own record, heavily impacted by the tumble in technology stocks.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged to clear the 7,000 mark for the first time, driven by strong investor interest in AI-related technology stocks like Samsung Electronics.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, benefiting from the overall positive market sentiment and strong performance in technology stocks, particularly those related to AI.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI gained 0.9%, recouping some recent losses, after an earlier 2.3% drop due to a suggestion of redistributing AI profits.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 0.7% from its own record, primarily due to drops in chip and AI-related companies.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi dropped 0.8% as Asian markets reacted to Donald Trump's tariff announcement, with South Korea facing a 25% tariff.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 6% as investors reacted negatively to Donald Trump's tariffs, particularly impacting Big Tech stocks.
Apr 02, 2025 · 23 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index reached an all-time high before retreating, indicating volatility in the South Korean market.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed, driven by strong performance in technology stocks.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index tumbled 2.3% due to concerns about the government potentially redistributing windfall artificial intelligence profits.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 2% from its record, heavily impacted by the slump in artificial intelligence stocks.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
International
KOSPI: Seoul's KOSPI index surged over five percent, passing 7,000 points for the first time, largely propelled by the strong performance of Samsung Electronics and other tech firms.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached a record close, primarily boosted by strong performance in tech stocks like Apple.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI dropped 1.2% and 2.7%, attributed by analysts to an overreliance on AI hopes, indicating a negative impact from the current market sentiment.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added 0.1% to reach its own all-time high, reflecting positive sentiment in the tech-heavy market.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added points after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI gained significantly and hit an all-time intraday high, driven by tech-related stocks and AI interest, rising over 30% in the past month.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed to its own record, driven by technology-heavy stocks and overall market optimism.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI was up 0.5%, helped by technology-related stocks.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.2% and set its own record.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI soared 9.6% to recover much of its historic 12.1% plunge from the previous day.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% as broader market concerns about the global economy and interest rates weighed on tech stocks.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell, reflecting global market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced minor fluctuations, reflecting the broader market's cautious reaction to geopolitical tensions and economic reports.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index soared past 7,000 points for the first time, reaching a record high of 7,417.54, largely due to the significant gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares, which together account for a substantial portion of the index's value.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite notched record-high closes, lifted by AI-related stocks, which contributed to the overall positive market sentiment that benefited Samsung Electronics.
May 06, 2026 · 38 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell 0.9% as Asian markets reacted to the tariffs.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq Composite futures tumbled 4% as tech stocks were hit hard by the tariff announcements.
Apr 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained significantly, surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time, driven by broader market optimism including hopes for a US-Iran peace deal.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq futures jumped 1.7% as market sentiment improved with the prospect of an end to the Iran war.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI index briefly surpassed 6,500 but then fell, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical situation.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite set a record, largely due to strong tech earnings and the AI boom, but the broader market sentiment is affected by the geopolitical situation.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI closed at a fresh record, driven by technology stocks amid the artificial intelligence boom.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose to a new record, driven by strong performance in technology stocks.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a jump, indicating positive market reaction to the prospect of further United States-Iran negotiations.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.96 per cent, as United States markets ended in positive territory.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits, though it later recouped some losses.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank due to a pullback in technology and AI stocks.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index in South Korea plunged significantly, marking its worst day in two summers, due to its reliance on energy imports and the rising oil prices.
Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI has experienced significant losses following Donald Trump's remarks, reflecting concerns over regional stability and economic impact.
Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi index gained, suggesting that while the conflict is a concern, it hasn't entirely deterred market optimism in the short term.
Apr 02, 2026 · 93 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained 6% as trading in Asia got underway, indicating a strong positive market reaction to the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI has advanced, suggesting some positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the ongoing tensions.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped, indicating positive performance in some international markets.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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