South Korean shares edge up on earnings hopes; won dips
March 29, 2015 at 23:03 PM EDT
By Yeawon Choi SEOUL, March 30 (Reuters) - South Koran shares edged up on Monday, led by securities companies on hopes of stronger earnings. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.3 percent to 2,026.05 points by 0255 GMT. Foreigners were net buyers of 30 billion won ($27.13 million) worth of shares, reversing two straight selling sessions. "Low oil prices and low interest rates are providing the momentum for improvement in profits at the manufacturing sector," said Kim