The Nikkei average fell by 584 points, continuing to decline significantly, weighed down by U.S. tariff policies and a strong yen, with over 80% of Main Board stocks declining in the first half of the day.
Twenty days ago, the Nikkei average stock price fell significantly by 584.90 yen to 38,579.71 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also dropped by 39.50 points to 2,727.75 points. The Nikkei average began trading with selling pressure from the morning. As U.S. stock index Futures fell during extended hours trading, the exchange rate turned toward a stronger yen, increasing the decline. Furthermore, U.S. President Trump's automobile tariffs continued to weigh down related stocks, and by 11:26 AM, the decline was the same.
Japan paper, NRI, ETC (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------------- <3861> Oji Holdings Nomura "Neutral" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------------- <4477> BASE Daiwa "2" "3"
The Nikkei average is down about 10 yen, showing weakness after initial selling = morning of the 19th.
On the 19th at around 10:03 AM, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating at around 39,260 yen, down about 10 yen from the previous day. At 9:43 AM, it reached 39,138.39 yen, down 132.01 yen. As yesterday, the 18th, saw a heavy upper price and a shrinking range, selling has been dominant. Additionally, on the 18th, American President Trump revealed that the tariff being considered for cars imported to the American will be around 25%, leading to weakness in car-related stocks. On the other hand,
Rating Information (Target Price Change - Part 1) = Rengo, Gifty, ETC.
◎Nomura Securities (three-stage: Buy > neutral > Reduce) Rengo <3941.T> -- "Buy" to "Buy", 1370 yen to 1110 yen NRI <4307.T> -- "Buy" to "Buy", 5500 yen to 6000 yen KOKUSAI <6525.T> -- "Buy" to "Buy", 3700 yen to 3750 yen Panasonic <6752.T> -- "Buy" to "Buy", 2300 yen to 2500 yen Menicon <7780.T> -- "Buy" to "B
Japan Stocks Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Bets Intensify
Green Earth, Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corp Form Bioethanol JV
Sumitomo Corporation, Japan Paper, and GEI are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of bioethanol produced from wood biomass, ETC.
Sumitomo Corporation <8053.T> announced on the 17th that it has agreed to establish a joint venture company "Mori Sora Biorefinery LLC" with Nippon Paper Industries <3863.T> and Green Earth Institute (GEI, Shinjuku, Tokyo) for the "manufacture and sale of bioethanol and biochemical products made from woody biomass." The project involves constructing a semi-commercial plant within the Nippon Paper Industries' Iwanuma plant in Miyagi Prefecture, focusing on sustainable practices using wood scraps from the Tohoku Region.
List of stock materials from the newspaper, including NTN, Murata Manufacturing, ETC.
*NTN<6472>developed a bidirectional rotating fluid Bearing, eliminating the need for a verification process (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○*Hitachi<6501>and 13 other companies collaborated for anti-money laundering measures and executed Asset Trades (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○*Mitsubishi Corporation<8058>and NTT conducted joint verification in AI drug discovery, transmitting large data using IOWN (Nikkan Kogyo, page 4) - ○*Espec<6859>launched a testing facility specializing in Battery for Autos, one of the largest in Japan, in Tokoname, Aichi (Nikkan Kogyo, page 8) - ○*IHI<7013>original for the Romanian project in the U.S.
The Nikkei average rose by 14 points, making a slight rebound, while the TOPIX continued to decline, resulting in a mixed performance on the 10th afternoon session.
On the 10th, the Nikkei average stock price rebounded slightly, up 14.15 yen from the previous weekend, reaching 38,801.17 yen. On the other hand, the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) fell by 4.22 points to 2,733.01 points, continuing its decline, resulting in mixed movements. In the U.S. stock market on the 7th, the non-farm payrolls in January did not meet market Financial Estimates, causing the NY Dow to continue to decline and the Nasdaq Composite Index to fall for the first time in four days. This prompted preemptive selling.
Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.
*JIA<7172> 1520 - With the increase in the dividend payout ratio, a significant increase in dividends is expected this period. *DeNA<2432> 3732 +700 - The revenue level for the October-December period exceeded expectations. *Gurunavi<2440> 339 +57 - The substantial increase in profits for the third quarter is being highly praised. *Taiyo Yuden<6976> 2638 +370 - Upward revision of full-year performance reduces excessive caution. *Toa Construction Industry<1885> 1375 +185 - Positive outlook continues with upward revisions and increased dividends following the first-half earnings report.
The Nikkei average fell by 40 yen, continuing to decline; after the selling subsided, it briefly turned upward, but upward pressure remains heavy = 10 days before the market.
Ten days ago, the Nikkei average stock price fell by 40 yen and 6 sen from the previous weekend, to 38,746 yen and 96 sen. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also declined by 7.41 points to 2,729.82 points. On the evening of the 7th in the U.S. stock market, the non-farm employment number for January fell short of market Financial Estimates, leading to a drop in the NY Dow and a decline in the Nasdaq Composite Index for the first time in four days. This movement prompted prior sell-offs. The Nikkei average, at 9:08 AM, was down 180 yen and 70 sen, reaching 38,730 yen.
List of breakout stocks (Part 1) [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of breakout stocks]
○ List of stocks that broke through the clouds Market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B Tokyo Main Board <1802> Obayashi Corporation 2082 2081.5 1995.5 <1885> Toa Construction 1190 11821089.5 <2378> Renaissance 1056 1022.5 1044.5 <2815> Ariake 5570 5545 5485 <2922> Naturi 2192 2182 2156.5 <2
Nippon Paper Industries: Summary of Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter Ending March 31, 2025 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)
The Nikkei average is down by about 110 yen, and after a round of Sell, the decline has narrowed in the morning of the seventh day.
At around 10:02 AM on the 7th, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 38,950 yen, down about 110 yen from the previous day. At 9:27 AM, it reached 38,753 yen, down 313 yen and 33 sen. In the Foreign Exchange market, with the yen appreciating against the dollar and the euro, selling pressure was observed initially. However, after the selling subsided, it seems that the decline has narrowed due to efforts to pick up on dips. On the 6th in the United States, stock markets displayed a wait-and-see attitude ahead of the January employment statistics announcement.
Daifuku construction, KFC, Duskin, and Shin Nihon Seiyaku (7th) (1332-5976)
※ The above Calendar is only a plan and may be subject to change due to company circumstances. --------------------------------------- February 7 (Friday) <1332> Nissui <1429> Aqua Japan <143A> Ishin <1450> Tanaka Construction Industry <151A> Dai <167A> Ryosan Ryoho <1717> Meihou Facility <1721> Comsys
The Nikkei average is down about 310 yen, and after the selling has run its course, it is showing signs of stabilizing downward = 17 days before the market close.
At 10:02 a.m. on the 17th, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 38,260 yen, down approximately 310 yen from the previous day. In the U.S. stock market on the 16th local time, both Dow Inc and the Nasdaq composite Index fell back, and in the Foreign Exchange market, the yen has appreciated against the dollar and euro, leading to a predominance of selling from the morning. At 9:25 a.m., it reached a low of 38,080.26 yen, down 492.34 yen. After the selling frenzy has subsided, there seems to be a movement to stabilize the decline. Chicago Futures of the Nikkei average.
List of cloud break stocks (Part 2) [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of cloud break stocks]
○ List of stocks below the clouds in the market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B Main Board <1301> Kyokuyo 4000 4018.75 4235 <1873> Japan House HD 325 325.75 344 <1898> Century Tokyu 1511 1522.5 1518.5 <1968> Taihei Denki 4935 5041.25 5165 <1979> Taikisha 4830 4862.5 4905
Nippon Paper's Governance Focuses on Growth and Transparency
List of converted stocks (Part 2) [List of converted stocks for Parabolic Signal]
○List of stocks converted to Sell in the market Code Stock Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <1377> Sakata Seed 3440 3520 <1663> K&O Energy 3125 3435 <1928> Sekisui House 3641 3712 <2168> Pasona 1989 2036 <2175> SMS 1615 1718 <2267> Yakult 3115 3315 <2337> Ichigo 3623 381
Visionary, Mitsubishi, etc. (additional) Rating.
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After --------------------------------------------- <6952> Casio Daiwa "3" "2" <7202> Isuzu Daiwa "3" "2" <8801> Mitsui Fudosan Daiwa "3" "2" <3659> Nexon Daiwa "2" "1" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ---------------------------------------------