With limited participants, export stocks are leading the market.

The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, closing at 39,568.06 yen, up 437.63 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares). With European and American markets closed, market participants were limited and the day started slightly lower. However, as the yen temporarily weakened to around 157 yen per dollar, export stocks such as Automobiles were actively bought, and the Nikkei average even extended its gains to 39,592.28 yen towards the end of the afternoon session. Additionally, as the final trading day for year-end settlements approached, individual tax-saving sell-offs also peaked.

Fisco JapanDec 26 02:36 ET

The Nikkei average is up 415 points, with interest in U.S. economic Indicators ETC.

The Nikkei average is up 415 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, SoftBank G <9984>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Toyota <7203> are among the top positive contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, and Nitori HD <9843> are among the top negative contributors. In the Sector, Transportation Equipment, Nonferrous Metals, Wholesale Trade, Iron & Steel, and Machinery are among the top gainers, while Pharmaceuticals are declining. The Nikkei average is fluctuating in a high price range.

Fisco JapanDec 26 00:52 ET

The impact of rising U.S. tech stocks is limited, leading to a shift towards value stocks.

The Nikkei Average fell. It closed at 39,036.85 yen, down 124.49 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion and 40 million shares). Following the rise in US stocks the previous day, buying began to lead, and shortly after the opening, it increased to 39,245.75 yen. However, with the Christmas holiday approaching, the movements of Overseas investors were sluggish, and there was no active push for higher prices. Subsequently, the focus shifted to profit-taking rebalance movements, and by the end of the first half, it dropped to 38,995.76 yen, approaching the key level of 39,000 yen.

Fisco JapanDec 24 02:14 ET

Chugai Pharmaceutical Enhances Governance for Sustainable Growth

TipRanksDec 20 01:53 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Before the Close) ~ The Nikkei Average has fallen for five consecutive days, with SoftBank Group dragging down by about 80 yen with one stock.

As of the close 19 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei Average was 79 stocks up, 144 stocks down, and 2 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei Average has declined for 5 consecutive days, finishing the morning trade at 38,708.38 yen, down 373.33 yen (-0.96%) from the previous day (Volume estimated at 1.2 billion 10 million shares). The U.S. stock market on the 18th continued to decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,123.03 dollars to 42,326.87 dollars, and the Nasdaq dropped by 716.37 points to 19,392.69 points.

Fisco JapanDec 18 22:27 ET

Kaiomu --- fell back, announced the extension of the contract period for the basic contract of commissioned research Trade with Chugai Pharmaceutical.

The price fell. After the close of trade on the 18th, it was announced that the contract period of the basic agreement for commissioned research with Chugai Pharmaceutical was extended, but the unfavorable market conditions led to a prevailing selling pressure. The company signed a memorandum of changes to the basic agreement for commissioned research with Chugai Pharmaceutical, further extending the contract period specified in the original contract dated June 30, 2011 (previous extension disclosed on October 18, 2021, until December 31, 2024).

Fisco JapanDec 18 20:37 ET