After opening
sturdily at 13,987.77, the stock market continued to trade optimistically on the back of Asian market that climbed up to their weekly highs.
Then, in the afternoon trades, the stock index continued its volatility and touched a high of 14,082.26, and lastly ended on a firm note. The stocks, which led the advancements, include auto, cement and metal.
Likewise, Asian stocks mounted Thursday on profits viewpoint that advanced sureness in investors and as Korea Electric Power Corp. reported better than expected earnings. In addition, United Microelectronics Corp. also reported elevated earnings.