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Asahi Kasei, Sumitomo Rubbers ETC [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
*Asahi Kasei <3407> increases production of photosensitive insulating materials and introduces a new line aimed at cutting-edge Semiconductors (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○ *Sumitomo Rubber Industries <5110> to raise North American tire prices next month in response to Trump tariffs (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○ *Nomura HD <8604> acquires three investment firms in the US and Europe for 258.4 billion yen from an Australian company (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○ *Seibu Gas HD <9536> partners with JERA for LNG exchange and sales, utilizing the base in Kitakyushu (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○ *Tokuyama <4043> to acquire JSR's in-vitro diagnostic business for 820.
China's CATL reveals the latest EV Battery, capable of traveling 520 kilometers with a 5-minute charge.
At the "Tech Day" held in Shanghai, China's CATL showcased an EV Battery that can travel up to 520 kilometers with a five-minute charge. China’s largest EV manufacturer BYD announced an in-vehicle system in March that can travel approximately 400 kilometers with a five-minute charge. <7203> Toyota <6758> Sony Group Corp <6752> Panasonic HD <3407> Asahi Kasei <4204>
Concerns about the decline in U.S. stocks and the appreciation of the yen are present, but there is a sense of underlying strength.
The Nikkei average continued to decline, finishing trading at 34,220.60 yen, down 59.32 yen (Volume estimated at 1.4 billion 30 million shares). Reflecting the drop in major stock indices in the previous day's USA market, selling started ahead. There was a moment right after the opening when it turned positive at 34,340.57 yen, but the buying did not continue, and by the middle of the morning session, it had dropped to 34,109.85 yen. However, nearing the psychological barrier of 34,000 yen, there was a resistance to falling due to the bargains stemming from perceived value, and the yen exchange rate is at its highest in about seven months.
ABC Mart, Fuji Electric, etc. (additional) Rating
Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After----------------------------------------------------<3226> Accommo F Nomura 123,400 yen 131,000 yen <2587> Suntory BF Mizuho 5,300 yen 5,050 yen <2670> ABC Mart Mizuho 3,100 yen 2,800 yen <6301> Komatsu GS 5,100 yen 4,600 yen <6305> Hitachi Construction GS 4,400 yen 4,100 yen <6326> Kubota
April 21 [Today's Investment Strategy]
[Fisco Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Gendai Agency <2411> 393 yen (4/18) engages in planning and production of advertising and publicity. The financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025 have been announced. Operating profit is 0.418 billion yen (an increase of 68.0% compared to the previous year). In the pachinko hall advertising sector, efforts are being made to recover from the sharp decline in Internet advertising. The operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is estimated to be 0.55 billion yen (an increase of 31.5% compared to the previous year). At the same time, a share buyback program has been announced with a limit of 1.3 million shares, which is equivalent to 10.57% of the issued stocks.
Pay attention to Interac and ADEKA.
Last weekend, on the 18th, the US Stocks market was closed. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 142.00-10 yen. Today in the Tokyo market, Aizawa Securities <8708> announced a preliminary report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, showing a 62.7% increase in operating profit. Iwai Cosmo <8707> reported an 13.8% increase in operating profit in its preliminary fiscal report for the year ending March 2025, and revised upward its forecast for year-end Dividends. ENEOS <5020> announced a share buyback representing 10.8% of its issued Stocks, and reported having secured a large order for image sensor inspection-related products worth 0.124 billion yen.
