Three key points to watch in the morning session - SoftBank Group is leading the Nikkei average.

In the trading session prior to the 22nd, attention should be paid to the following three points. ■ SoftBank Group is leading the Nikkei Stock Average ■ Aeon Kyushu revised its operating profit forecast down to 9 billion yen from 10.6 billion yen for FY 25/2 ■ Focus materials from the morning session: Daito Trust Construction invest 45 billion yen in logistics facilities in Chiba and Tochigi for in-house development ■ SoftBank Group is leading the Nikkei Stock Average On the 22nd, the Japanese stock market is expected to exhibit a buy-favored trend. In the US market on the 21st, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 537 points, and Nasdaq increased by 126 points.

Fisco JapanJan 21 18:45 ET

Daito Trust Construction, Stanley Electricity, ETC.

*Daito Kento <1878> is investing 45 billion yen in logistics facilities in Chiba and Tochigi for in-house development (Nikkan Kogyo, front page) - ○ *Stanley Electric <6923> is promoting development collaboration and re-evaluating its in-house policy for rapid market introduction (Nikkan Kogyo, page 7) - ○ *Toyota Gosei <7282> is investing in digital archi and considering using recycled resin for construction molds (Nikkan Kogyo, page 7) - ○ *Horiba Seisakusho <6856> Horiba Estec has developed ultra-thin control devices for semiconductor equipment, with maximum gas flow increased sevenfold (Nikkan Kogyo, page 9) - ○ *Dai Nippon Printing <7912> mini

Fisco JapanJan 21 18:36 ET

Three points to pay attention to in the first half - a temporary Buyback movement ahead of the presidential inauguration.

In the trading session 20 days ago, attention should be focused on the following three points. ■ A temporary Buy-back movement ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony. ■ Yorozu, downward revision for 25/3, operating loss of -1.2 billion yen compared to -4.5 billion yen. ■ Key material from the previous session: Toyota Industries, a solar power increase by seven times, aiming for completion of the Takahama plant in 35 years, considering perovskite as well. ■ A temporary Buy-back movement ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony. The Japanese stock market on the 20th is likely to exhibit a strong sense of stagnation after an initial buying trend. In the U.S. market on the 17th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 334 points.

Fisco JapanJan 19 18:44 ET

Toyota Industries, Asahi Kasei, etc. [List of stocks and materials from the newspaper]

* Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594> Maki No TOB, concerns in the Chinese mold industry, impact on supply balance (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○ * Toyota Industries <6201> aims for 7 times solar power, plans for Tahahama factory by 2035, also considering perovskite (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○ * Rohm <6963> appoints Mr. Higashi as president, structural reform without shying away from 'pain' (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○ * Honda <7267> plans to invest 15 billion yen in human resources over 5 years, recruitment of engineers and retraining of overseas talent (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○ * Mitsubishi Corporation <8058> partnership with JOGMEC and synthesis.

Fisco JapanJan 19 18:40 ET

Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemicals have begun joint discussions to ensure the stable supply of phenol-related products.

Mitsui Chemicals <4183.T> announced on the weekend of the 17th that it has begun collaborative discussions with Mitsubishi Chemical <4188.T> regarding the stable supply of phenol-related products. Both companies determine that it is important to implement various measures beyond the scope of their companies to improve the supply stability of phenol-related products and contribute to the reduction of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, thereby continuing to contribute to customer value creation in the future. Specifically, this includes responding to product supply during the regular maintenance periods of each company and in the event of troubles.

Kabushiki ShimbunJan 19 18:38 ET

Notification of personnel changes (PDF: 182.4KB)

Mitsui ChemicalsJan 15 10:00 ET