May 22: 2 Strong Themes — Oil Refining, Petrochemicals
2 strong themes — 2 recurred. Top: Oil Refining +5.8%.
Average change by strong theme
Theme leaders · recent trend
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Refining | SK Innovation | +6.48% | |
| Petrochemicals | Isu Chemical | +3.75% |
Energy-linked shares led the 2015-05-22 session, with two themes back on the strong list. Oil Refining posted an average change of 5.83%, and both of its stocks rose.
SK Innovation led the group with a 6.48% gain to close at 113154, while S-Oil added 5.18%. A same-day Korean news report linked the move to a rebound in global oil prices.
Petrochemicals returned after a 44-day gap with an average change of 4.21%, and all three of its stocks rose. Lotte Chemical gained 5.23%, leader Isu Chemical 3.75% and LG Chem 3.66%.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil Refining | recurred after 9 days | +5.8% | 2/2 | SK Innovation |
| 2 | Petrochemicals | recurred after 44 days | +4.2% | 3/3 | Isu Chemical |
Theme by Theme
1. Oil Refining (recurred after 9 days)
- Episode: started 2015-05-22, day 1
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2. Petrochemicals (recurred after 44 days)
- Episode: started 2015-05-22, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Lotte Chemical 011170 | +5.2% | 230,030 | |
Isu Chemical 005950 | +3.8% | 4,644 | ★ |
LG Chem 051910 | +3.7% | 269,000 |
Closing Thoughts
Both themes were one-day episodes, so the next sessions will show whether the moves carry on. Oil Refining last appeared 9 days earlier, while Petrochemicals had been absent for 44 days.
A Korean news report described refiners and chemical makers rising together as crude rebounded. The direction of oil prices is one shared factor to follow for both groups.