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Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (At Close) - The Nikkei Average continues to rise, with SoftBank Group and Toyota contributing approximately 66 yen in total.
As of the close on the 26th, the number of Nikkei average constituent stocks that rose and fell was 199 stocks increasing, 22 stocks decreasing, and 4 stocks unchanged. On the 25th, overseas markets were closed due to the Christmas holiday in major markets. The exchange rate moved slightly in the early 157 yen range against the dollar. In the absence of significant trading materials, the Tokyo market opened with small movements. The Nikkei average, starting at the previous day's closing level, was buoyed by the consecutive rise of Toyota Motor Co. [7203] and various observations of Buybacks in the Futures, increasing its margin.
Towns, J Front, Mitsukoshi Isetan, ETC
TODA Corporation <1860> 974.5 -0.5 fell sharply at one point during the afternoon session. After the morning close, a downward revision of the financial estimates for the fiscal year ending March 25 was announced. The operating profit was revised down from the previous estimate of 30 billion yen to 20 billion yen, an 11.7% increase compared to the previous term. It seems that the timing of the sale of the A-REIT ETF for sale by the overseas group company in the investment development business has been pushed back to next year for some parts. However, since it is said that this will lead to a favorable factor for next year's performance and that there will be no change in the annual Dividends, the decline was limited after the Selling completed.
JP Movers | J Front Retailing Rose 8.27%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Toyota Motor Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with J Front Retailing(3086.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 8.27% to close at 2159.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Socionext(6526.JP)，falling 2.20% to end at 2537.0 yen.
Mitsukoshi Isetan --- Significant continuous growth, reports on the implementation of relaxed measures for pizza distribution aimed at Chinese tourists.
Significant continued rise. Today, stocks of the company, J. Front, H2O Retailing, Takashimaya, and other Department Stores, as well as inbound-related companies like Pan Pacific and Kotobuki Spirits, are all high. The day before, Foreign Minister Taro Kono stated during his visit to Peking that measures would be implemented to relax visa issuance for Chinese tourists. It seems that, keeping wealthy individuals in mind, the number of multiple-entry visas will be extended to ten years at maximum, and the stay duration for group tourists will also increase from a maximum of 15 days to 30 days. The expansion of inbound demand from Chinese tourists is anticipated.
As soon as the news of Japan easing tourist visas for people from China was released, local retail travel stocks surged immediately.
① The Japanese Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, announced the relaxation of visa requirements for Chinese tourists to Japan, expected to be implemented in spring 2025. ② After the announcement, retail and tourism-related stocks in Japan rose, with J. Front Retailing Co. soaring by 8.38%, while Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and Takashimaya increased by 6.98% and 3.69%, respectively.
The Nikkei average opened 229 points higher in the afternoon session, with Sekisui Chemical and Mitsukoshi Isetan among the rising stocks.
[Nikkei Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39360.03; +229.60 TOPIX; 2751.59; +17.73 [Afternoon Market Overview] In the afternoon session, the Nikkei Average opened at 39360.03 yen, up 229.60 yen from the previous day, expanding its gains from the morning close (39336.39 yen). During lunch time, the Nikkei 225 Futures traded within a range of 39320 yen to 39430 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 157.30-40 yen, down about 20 sen since around 9 a.m.
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