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KOSPI tops 4,300 on first trading day of 2026; Samsung Electronics jumps 7.17 percent

South Korea's KOSPI surged 2.27 percent on Jan. 2, the first trading day of 2026, to close at 4,309.63 after touching 4,300 for the first time. The index opened higher and climbed throughout the session. Foreign investors bought 630.9 billion won, while individuals and institutions sold 454.3 billion won and 233.5 billion won. Samsung Electronics jumped 7.17 percent to a record close, and SK Hynix rose 3.99 percent. The KOSDAQ gained 2.17 percent.

Crypto

Berkshire without Buffett holds record cash pile, raising questions over next investment

Berkshire Hathaway is entering a new leadership era with a record $382 billion in cash and short-term Treasuries after Warren Buffett retired at 95. The company has been a net seller of stocks for 12 straight quarters and sold about $184 billion over three years. Attention is turning to incoming leader Greg Abel and how he will deploy liquidity. Crypto investors are watching as Berkshire has indirect exposure through an investment in Brazil’s Nu Holdings.