Showa Corporation---In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025, although revenue decreased, the profit continued to be strong.

Showa Industry <2004>'s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 showed revenue of 85,929 million yen (a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period of the previous year), operating profit of 4,118 million yen (an increase of 24.3%), ordinary profit of 5,191 million yen (an increase of 28.4%), and quarterly net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders of 5,322 million yen (an increase of 91.2%). The progress rates for the expected performance for the fiscal year ending in March 2025 are as follows: revenue 24.8%, operating profit 34.3%, ordinary profit 39.9%, net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders

Fisco Japan03:09 ET

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, there is a growing movement towards risk avoidance.

The Nikkei average sharply declined, closing at 37,808.76 yen, down 843.21 yen (volume estimated at 2.05 billion shares). The movement of risk aversion intensified due to the heightened geopolitical risk surrounding the Middle East situation. Starting with a significant decline, it cut levels to 37,892.27 yen in the mid-morning session. Concerns about global inflation reigniting due to the prolonged deterioration of the Middle East situation were also being monitored, leading to factors such as futures selling by short-term speculators such as hedge funds pushing the market down. Psychology.

Fisco Japan02:52 ET

SBI Securities sells more Toyota Motor shares on a daily basis, while buying more Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shares.

Sell Code Security Name Trading Value(7011) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 71,797,200,040(1570) NEXT FUNDS Nikkei 225 Leveraged Index Exchange Traded Fund 38,075,611,644(6920) Laser Tech 38,059,929,240(6146

Fisco Japan02:25 ET

Mitsui & Co. continues to rise, following Mr. Buffett's expectations.

Extending gains. It was reported yesterday that Berkshire Hathaway, led by renowned investor Warren Buffett, is planning to issue yen-denominated bonds, which was seen as a positive development. Amid increasing speculation that overseas investors are strengthening their investments in Japan, the hunting for bargains seems to continue today. The stock price is showing a struggle at the 75-day and 200-day moving average levels, and once it clearly breaks above both lines, there is likely to be a stronger movement in pursuit of a rebound.

Fisco Japan02:03 ET

Sunfro a-reit etf - 'Sunfrontier Sustainability Report 2024' issued

Sanfrontia a-reit etf<8934> announced on the 30th that it has issued the 'Sanfrontia Sustainability Report 2024'. The 'Sanfrontia Sustainability Report 2024' is a report summarizing the company group's initiatives for sustainability. The company group states, 'We will value the spirit of altruism, which is our creed, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our business activities,' as part of its sustainability vision.

Fisco Japan01:26 ET

S Innovation - relocation of Fukuoka office

Sharing Innovations <4178> announced on the 1st that they have relocated their Fukuoka office to expand their digital transformation business in the Fukuoka and Kyushu region. The company provides IT talent, supports the introduction of cloud solutions, and develops systems and applications. In the Kyushu region, they have offices in Fukuoka and Oita, and have been expanding their business. This time, they are focusing on strengthening cooperation with major clients in the Kyushu region and enhancing sales in the Kyushu region, where there is high potential demand.

Fisco Japan01:20 ET