In 2024, the economy and financial policies underwent complex changes, leading to high uncertainty for investors, making it a year with many adjustment phases. Throughout the year, there were both optimistic and pessimistic aspects, but fundamentally,Federal Reserve Board (FRB)ofHowever, they maintain a bullish view in the long term because the semiconductor industry is expected to recover after the downturn cycle.and its impact on the overall economy are the focus.
the performance of the US stock marketTo confirm, let's review the progress of this year. $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ Before welcoming the new year, let's take the time to predict the year-end closing price of the S&P 500. Will it sharply rise, fall, or remain in a range? Also, consider the volatility from 2015 to 2023 below.
*The S&P 500 Index focuses on large companies covering over 80% of the US stocks. It includes companies mainly from the financial, health care, consumer essentials, industrial products, and energy sectors.
Before welcoming the new year, let's take some time to predict the year-end closing price of the S&P 500. Will it see a sharp rise, a decline, or trade within a range? Refer to the volatility from 2015 to 2023 below.Let's take a look at the progress of S&P 500Take the time to predict the year-end closing price of S&P 500 before welcoming the new year. Will it sharply rise, fall, or remain in a range? Also, consider the volatility from 2015 to 2023 below, and feel free to vote on your prediction for the year-end closing price of S&P 500 in 2024!
Voting PeriodAmerican Eastern Time at 4:00 PM on December 27th, 6:00 AM on December 28th, Japan Time until
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$Nissan Motor (7201.JP)$
In the case of the Nissan and Honda merger, it is unlikely to leverage the strengths of both parties and cooperate due to the market share overlap being almost complete.
Mainly, the integration effects are expected to be achieved through the streamlining of overlapping departments.
In essence, a large-scale restructuring will be necessary.
Especially when the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is involved in the merger, it may be possible to carry out the necessary restructuring.
Opposition from Honda's labor union is also expected.
If Honda has the corporate strength, it can maintain employment for the time being, but there is no room for offering such favorable conditions.

$Nissan Motor (7201.JP)$
Go for it Nissan

In the Lower House election held on the 27th, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito fell below a majority, making the political situation uncertain. The Constitutional Democratic Party, which made remarkable progress, also has fewer seats than the LDP. In preparation for the Prime Minister's nomination at the extraordinary Diet session to be convened by November 26, a new framework for a government is beginning to take shape centered around the LDP and the Constitutional Democratic Party.
A key player is the National Democratic Party, which increased its seats from 7 to 28, a fourfold increase.The National Democratic Party supported the ruling party in the fiscal year 2022 budget and the fiscal year 2023 supplementary budget. When the National Democratic Party's 28 seats are added to the LDP and Komeito's 215 seats in the House of Representatives, a majority of 233 can be secured.石破茂首相は28日午後の記者会見で、他党の「政策を取り入れる協議から始める」との考えを示した。
一方の立憲民主党も、野田佳彦代表が連合会長に「来年の参議院選挙の準備を含めて、やるべきことがたくさんある。国民民主党とはこれからも継続的に協議をしていくと伝えた」と述べた（28日NHK）という。
国民民主党の玉木雄一郎代表は28日未明の記者会見で「閣僚のポストより政策実現が大切」as he mentioned in the Jiji dated the 28th...

2024 is almost over. Oh, it went by so quickly, didn't it?I think every year, as I get older, I feel like time is passing faster and faster.(Even though I'm still a teenager) Time is the most precious thing, so I hope to enjoy each day and have a rich year next year.
Now, enough of the preamble, I would like to get into the main topic. This time, I would like to reflect on the stocks and timing I have invested in during this year of 2024. It might be quite a lengthy text. I would appreciate it if you could stay with me.
【First Half of the Year】
First of all, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (1st time) $Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.JP)$ .
I remember investing due to the increase in defense spending and the escalating international tension that had been a topic since the end of last year, as well as the start of the H3 rocket launch. The initial purchase was before the split, but it was roughly at the current price1050YenI think it was about that amount. From there, I made several additional purchases, and finally1999 yenSold everything, earning approximately75% profits. At that time, I had about 70% of my assets in this stock, so I was able to increase it significantly...