[NYDow・Nasdaq・CME (table)] NYDOW: 38,571.03, -115.29 Nasdaq: 16,828.67, +93.65 CME225: 38,650, -290 (compared to TSE) [NY market data] On May 3, the NY market was mixed. The Dow ended trading at 38,571.03, down 115.29 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up 93.65 points at 16,828.67. The ISM manufacturing index for May unexpectedly declined, and prices paid also fell, which was bought on expectations of interest rate cuts and rose after the opening. However, the Dow turned to selling throughout the day as concerns about a slowdown in economic growth emerged and remained sluggish. On the other hand, the Nasdaq remained solidly supported by purchases due to the recovery of NVIDIA in the semiconductor industry and the anticipation of lower interest rates, and closed mixed. By sector, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechs rose, while energy declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement value was 38,650 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, Recruit HD <6098>, Fujifilm <4901>, Mitsui Fudosan <8801>, Terumo <4543>, Komatsu Manufacturing <6301>, etc. fell, and selling was dominant overall.

On the 6th, the NY market rebounded, with the Dow closing at 38,997.66, up 294.39 points, and the Nasdaq closing at 16,366.86, up 166.78 points. Yesterday's decline led to a feeling of value and was bought after the initial decline. Investor sentiment improved as the anxiety about a serious economic downturn eased, and some major companies such as Caterpillar (CAT) reported good earnings, leading to buying throughout the day. High-tech stocks also rose and extended their gains. The market lost momentum towards the end but still closed in the positive territory. By sector, semiconductor and manufacturing equipment as well as transportation showed conspicuous gains, while property service and development declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 33,605 yen, down 635 yen from the Osaka daytime closing price. On the ADR market, companies such as Yucho Bank <7182>, Daikin Industries <6367>, Japan Post <6178>, RecruitHD <6098>, Murata Manufacturing <6981>, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Unsponsored ADR <6503>, and Toyota Industries <6201> declined, and selling prevailed overall.

Nasdaq; 16,366.86; + 166.78

CME225; 33,605; -635 (compared to day session on the OSE)

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On the 6th, the NY market rebounded, with the Dow closing at 38,997.66, up 294.39 points, and the Nasdaq closing at 16,366.86, up 166.78 points. Yesterday's decline led to a feeling of value and was bought after the initial decline. Investor sentiment improved as the anxiety about a serious economic downturn eased, and some major companies such as Caterpillar (CAT) reported good earnings, leading to buying throughout the day. High-tech stocks also rose and extended their gains. The market lost momentum towards the end but still closed in the positive territory. By sector, semiconductor and manufacturing equipment as well as transportation showed conspicuous gains, while property service and development declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 33,605 yen, down 635 yen from the Osaka daytime closing price. On the ADR market, companies such as Yucho Bank <7182>, Daikin Industries <6367>, Japan Post <6178>, RecruitHD <6098>, Murata Manufacturing <6981>, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Unsponsored ADR <6503>, and Toyota Industries <6201> declined, and selling prevailed overall.