Nikkei Stock Average Contribution Ranking (Closing) - Nikkei Average rebounds for the first time in 3 days, with First Retailing and Toshiba Elevator pushing up about 95 yen in two stocks.

At the closing on the 22nd, the Nikkei Average component stocks had 148 stocks up, 74 down, and 3 unchanged. The US stock market rose on the 21st. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,870.35, up 461.88 points, while the Nasdaq finished at 18,972.42, up 6.28 points. Geopolitical risks eased and the market rose after the opening. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee indicated that next year's interest rates are likely to be 'below current levels,' prompting buying interest in lower interest rates.

Fisco Japan02:44 ET

Expanding while keeping an eye on the movements of the USA market.

The Nikkei index rebounded for the first time in three days, closing at 38,283.85 yen, up 257.68 yen (with an estimated volume of 1.6 billion 80 million shares). Following the rebound of nvidia in the previous day's usa market, more stocks rose in the Tokyo market, particularly in the semiconductors sector. Additionally, buying aimed at a self-rebound in response to the previous day's declines contributed to the rise, and the Nikkei index increased to 38,420.63 yen towards the end of the morning session. However, there are movements to adjust positions ahead of the weekend, and investors want to assess the situation in Russia and Ukraine.

Fisco Japan02:31 ET

The Nikkei average is up 342 points, continuing to pay attention to U.S. economic indicators.

The Nikkei Average is up 342 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei Average, Fast Retailing <9983>, Tokyo Electronics <8035>, and Recruit HD <6098> are among the top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Suzuki <7269>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568> are among the top negative contributors. In the sector, oil & coal products, service industry, textiles & apparels, nonferrous metals, and mining are among those with the highest increase rates, while marine transportation, electric & gas industry, pharmaceutical, and other products are also noted.

Fisco Japan00:52 ET

The Nikkei average climbed 304 points, exercising caution for further upward movement.

The Nikkei average is up 304 yen (as of 1:50 pm). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, companies such as Fast Retailing <9983>, Tohoku Electric Power <8035>, Recruit Holdings <6098>, etc., are contributing positively, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Suzuki <7269>, Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, etc., are contributing negatively. In the sector, oil & coal products, services sector, nonferrous metals, mining, textiles & apparels are among the top gainers in terms of percentage increase, while marine transportation, electric & gas sector, other products, pharmaceuticals are among the top losers.

Fisco Japan23:52 ET

Maruha Nichiro, Chugai Pharmaceutical, etc. (additional) Rating

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Fisco Japan21:31 ET

ADR Japanese stock rankings - overall buying dominance including Orient Land, Chicago at 38,230 yen, 190 yen higher than Osaka.

Japanese stocks of ADR (american depositary receipt) compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 154.51 yen per dollar), such as Orion Land <4661>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, komatsu <6301>, Disco <6146>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, have risen, with buying pressure prevailing overall. The settlement price of the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures is 38,230 yen, which is 190 yen higher than during the Osaka day session. The US stock market has risen, with the dow inc gaining 461.88 dollars.

Fisco Japan18:11 ET