May 18: 4 Strong Themes — Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites), SpaceX
4 strong themes — 4 recurred. Top: Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites) +16.7%.
Average change by strong theme
Theme leaders · recent trend
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites) | Kencoa Aerospace | +29.81% | |
| SpaceX | Kencoa Aerospace | +29.81% | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | Hyundaimarine&fireinsurance | +14.99% | |
| Life Insurance | Korean Reinsurance Company | +9.82% |
Space stocks dominated the May 18 session. Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites) posted an average change of 16.69%, with all 10 of its stocks rising.
SpaceX followed with an average change of 16.54%, and all 10 of its stocks also rose. Kencoa Aerospace led both themes at 29.81%, as news cited hopes for a SpaceX IPO.
Insurers returned after an 84-day gap. Property & Casualty Insurance rose an average 8.19%, led by Hyundaimarine&fireinsurance at 14.99% on Q1 earnings news.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites) | recurred after 26 days | +16.7% | 10/10 | Kencoa Aerospace |
| 2 | SpaceX | recurred after 26 days | +16.5% | 10/10 | Kencoa Aerospace |
| 3 | Property & Casualty Insurance | recurred after 84 days | +8.2% | 5/5 | Hyundaimarine&fireinsurance |
| 4 | Life Insurance | recurred after 84 days | +4.4% | 4/4 | Korean Reinsurance Company |
Theme by Theme
1. Space & Aerospace (Nuri Rocket, Satellites) (recurred after 26 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-18, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Kencoa Aerospace 274090 | +29.8% | 25,950 | ★ |
HVM 295310 | +28.0% | 125,300 | |
Sensorview 321370 | +22.8% | 3,685 | |
Asia Pacific Satellite lnc 211270 | +17.0% | 18,020 | |
Sphere 347700 | +14.6% | 48,150 | |
Nara Space Technology 478340 | +12.6% | 31,750 | |
Innospace 462350 | +11.9% | 16,120 | |
Lumir 474170 | +10.9% | 14,180 | |
Vitzro Nextech 488900 | +9.8% | 17,560 | |
Contec 451760 | +9.5% | 20,200 |
Related news
- [특징주] 스페이스X IPO 기대감에 우주항공株 ‘센서뷰·켄코아에어로스페이스’ 급등 — 뉴스핌 (Korean)
2. SpaceX (recurred after 26 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-18, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Kencoa Aerospace 274090 | +29.8% | 25,950 | ★ |
HVM 295310 | +28.0% | 125,300 | |
Sensorview 321370 | +22.8% | 3,685 | |
Mirae Asset Venture Investment 100790 | +22.8% | 67,400 | |
Aju IB Investment 027360 | +18.9% | 17,010 | |
Sphere 347700 | +14.6% | 48,150 | |
NanoTIM 417010 | +11.2% | 10,900 | |
SeAH Besteel Holdings 001430 | +7.7% | 75,500 | |
Yjlink 209640 | +5.1% | 8,600 | |
INNOX Advanced Materials 272290 | +4.4% | 31,950 |
Related news
- [ET특징주] ‘스페이스X’ IPO 내달 12일 가능성… 관련주 오름세 — 전자신문 (Korean)
3. Property & Casualty Insurance (recurred after 84 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-18, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Hyundaimarine&fireinsurance 001450 | +15.0% | 38,350 | ★ |
Korean Reinsurance Company 003690 | +9.8% | 14,420 | |
Hanwha General Insurance 000370 | +9.0% | 7,120 | |
Lotte Non-Life Insurance 000400 | +4.3% | 2,160 | |
Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance 000540 | +2.8% | 4,115 |
Related news
- 현대해상, 1분기 깜짝실적에 10%대 급등…장기보험 손익 개선 부각[코주부] — 서울경제 (Korean)
- [특징주] 현대해상, 1분기 어닝 서프라이즈에 12%대 급등 — 아주경제 (Korean)
- 현대해상, 1분기 호실적에 장중 10%대 급등 — 한국경제 (Korean)
4. Life Insurance (recurred after 84 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-18, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Korean Reinsurance Company 003690 | +9.8% | 14,420 | ★ |
Hanwha Life Insurance 088350 | +5.2% | 5,670 | |
MIRAE ASSET Life Insurance 085620 | +1.6% | 15,000 | |
Samsung Life Insurance 032830 | +1.1% | 313,500 |
Related news
- 한화證 “코리안리, 고액사고 부재에 역대 최대 실적…목표가↑” — 아주경제 (Korean)
- [장중수급포착] 코리안리, 외국인/기관 동시 순매수… 주가 +12.95% — 뉴스핌 (Korean)
- [리포트 브리핑]코리안리, ‘별일 없이 산다’ 목표가 16,000원 - iM증권 — 뉴스핌 (Korean)
Closing Thoughts
Both space themes came back after a gap of 26 days, and each run so far has lasted 1 day. News pointed to a possible IPO date, so SpaceX headlines remain the main driver.
Life Insurance posted an average change of 4.42%, with Korean Reinsurance Company up 9.82%. The next sessions will show whether the insurers extend their 1-day streak.