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.

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The Nikkei average opened 388 points higher in the afternoon session, with Furukawa Electric and Mitsui E&S among the stocks that rose.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Stock Average: 38414.83, +388.66 TOPIX: 2703.64, +20.83 [Afternoon Overview] In the afternoon, the Nikkei Stock Average started at almost the same level as the previous close (38415.32 yen) at 38414.83 yen, up 388.66 yen from the previous day. During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures traded in the range of 38400-38520 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was around 154.20-30 yen per dollar, about 20 sen weaker against the yen since around 9 a.m.

Fisco Japan23:04 ET

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

Upgrades - bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------- <1802>Obayashi Corporation SMBC Nikko "2" "1" <1808>Haseko Corporation SMBC Nikko "2" "1" Downgrades - bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------- <3382>

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.

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Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Pre-Close) ~ The Nikkei Average continued to decline, with Fast Retailing lowering it by about 113 yen for one stock.

As of the close on the 21st, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 88 up, 133 down, and 4 unchanged. The Nikkei average continued to decline, finishing the morning trade at 38,033.22 yen, down 319.12 yen (-0.83%) from the previous day (with an estimated volume of 0.8 billion 30 million shares). On the 20th, the U.S. stock market was mixed. The dow inc was up 139.53 points at 43,408.47 dollars, while the nasdaq ended down 21.33 points at 18,966.14. Ukraine.

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