Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (closing) - The Nikkei Average continues to rise, with Fast Retailing and Tokyo Electron contributing approximately 85 yen in total.

As of the market close on the 21st, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 114 rising, 107 falling, and 4 unchanged. The US market was closed on the 20th due to the King Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Tokyo market opened with a buying advantage as there were restrained comments regarding tariffs during the significant inauguration of President Trump. There were moments when the Nikkei average expanded to 39,238.21 yen, but around 10 AM, it was announced that "tariffs of 25% would be implemented on Mexico and Canada from February 1."

Fisco JapanJan 21 02:16 ET

In the future, attention will turn to the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision-making meetings.

The Nikkei average continued to rise, closing up 125.48 yen at 39,027.98 yen (Volume estimated at 1.5 billion 30 million shares), recovering the 39,000 yen level for the first time since the 10th. Developments were influenced by reports regarding tariffs from U.S. President Trump. Anticipating that Trump would postpone tariff policies during his inauguration, buying activity led to a rise, reaching 39,238.21 yen shortly after the opening. However, after reports emerged about considering tariffs on Mexico and Canada, it turned negative in the middle of the first half.

Fisco JapanJan 21 02:04 ET

The Nikkei average rose by 37 points, and attention is turning to the earnings reports of domestic and foreign companies starting this week.

The Nikkei average is up 37 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing <9983>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, and Advantest <6857> are among the top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, SoftBank Group <9984>, and NTT Data Group <9613> are among the top negative contributors. In the Sector, Other Products, Textiles & Apparels, Marine Transportation, Warehouse and Transportation related, and Air Transportation have the highest increases in value, while Oil & Coal Products, Mining, Insurance, and Electricity.

Fisco JapanJan 21 00:52 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 60 yen, with contributions from Tokyo Electron, Fast Retailing, and Advantest at the top.

At 12:46 PM on the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price was trading around 38,960 yen, about 60 yen higher than the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying was dominant at the start of trading, and the increase expanded, with the index even surpassing the psychological barrier of 39,000 yen, although the upside seemed heavy. In the foreign exchange market, the dollar was around 155 yen, showing a consolidation trend. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, the positive contributors were Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and Advantest <6857.T>.

Kabushiki ShimbunJan 20 22:55 ET

The Nikkei index surged by 451 points, marking a significant rebound, while trading was cautious ahead of the U.S. presidential inauguration, with the Main Board trading volume being the lowest this year as of the afternoon of the 20th.

On the 20th, during the afternoon session, the Nikkei average rose significantly by 451.04 yen to 38,902.50 yen compared to last week's closing. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also saw a large increase of 31.85 points, reaching 2,711.27 points for the first time in three days. This was supported by rebounds in the NY Dow and Nasdaq Composite Index in the US stock market on the 17th, coupled with a shift towards a weaker yen compared to last week's levels, which led to a surge in buying of Japanese stocks. Amidst strong market movements, the Nikkei average reached 581 at 10:40 AM.

Kabushiki ShimbunJan 20 01:51 ET

Buy activity is moving ahead following the rise in US stocks, but the upward movement faces resistance.

The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six trading days. It ended the Trade at 38,572.60 yen, up 128.02 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.7 billion 70 million shares). Following the rise in major stock indices in the previous day's USA market, it started with Buy orders and briefly rose to 38,932.54 yen. However, as US Broadcasting reported towards the end of the morning session that "the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates at next week's monetary policy meeting," the yen appreciated, putting pressure on export-related stocks such as Automobiles. The rise and fall of stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board.

Fisco JapanJan 16 02:25 ET