At the end of the season, the Japanese stock market plummeted, becoming the worst market in Asia this year. What happened?

The Nikkei 225 Index plummeted over 4% on Monday, marking the largest single-day decline since September of last year. In local currency terms, Japan has now become one of the worst-performing markets in Asia this year, significantly underperforming most other markets. According to Goldman Sachs analysis, this decline was mainly driven by industries sensitive to tariff policies, including Technology and Autos. Additionally, factors such as a lack of corporate buyback support, capital flows at the end of the quarter/fiscal year, and a shift in CTA strategy towards Sell have also contributed.

wallstreetcn23:56 ET

Dawn--- sponsoring the EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo with the "AED GO" system.

On the 31st, Dawn <2303> announced its sponsorship of the AED transportation support system "AED GO" at the "EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo." The company is collaborating as a team with the Japan AED Foundation, Nihon Kohden Corporation <6849>, SECOM CO <9735>, and Iida Electronic Design to support the installation of AEDs and provide training and emergency transportation support systems. "AED GO" is intended for cases where cardiac arrest is suspected at the time of dialing 119, with registered lifesaving volunteers.

Fisco Japan23:22 ET

Asia Investment --- Establishment of a new subsidiary.

Japan Asia Investment <8518> announced on the 31st that it will establish a subsidiary that will develop investment businesses focused on the Health Care sector, leveraging its experience in providing facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities to local seniors and individuals with disabilities. The name of the subsidiary is Jaic Alternative Investments, located in Kudan North, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. This subsidiary plans to develop investment opportunities in the Health Care sector and offer them to various external investors, as well as the necessary licensing and approvals.

Fisco Japan23:21 ET

Shibusawa Warehouse---Transition to a Company with an Audit Committee.

Shibusawa Warehouse <9304> announced on the 31st that it will transition from a "company with a board of auditors" to a "company with an audit and supervisory committee" following approval at the regular shareholders' meeting scheduled for June 2025. This change aims to strengthen the supervisory function of the board of directors by making the members of the audit and supervisory committee, who are responsible for auditing and supervising the execution of duties by directors, part of the board of directors, enhancing the transparency and objectivity of management. Additionally, it will promote the separation of execution and supervision and transfer the authority for important decision-making in business execution from the board of directors to the executive directors.

Fisco Japan23:19 ET

SBI Securities (before closing) Fuji Broadcasting HD Sell super, Mitsubishi UFJ FG Buy super.

Sell Code Stock Name Trading Value (6146) Disco 20,672,877,710 (1570) NEXTFUNDS Nikkei Average Leverage ETF 15,730,148,135 (5803) Fujikura 14,935,070,700 (7011) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 13,297,201,612 (6857) Advantest 12,815,851,500 (7012) Kawasaki Heavy Industries 12,

Fisco Japan22:45 ET

UACJ, Brother, etc. (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code | Stock Name | Brokerage Firm | Previous | After Change ---------------------------------------------------- <5333> Gaishi GS "Sell" "Hold" <7911> TOPPANHDS MBC Nikko "2" "1" Downgraded - Bearish Code | Stock Name | Brokerage Firm | Previous | After Change ---------------------------------------------------- <6770> Alpha

Fisco Japan22:35 ET