Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Closing) - The Nikkei Average continued to decline, with Advantest and Tokyo Electron contributing approximately 102 yen to the drop.

As of the market close on the 9th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 42 stocks up, 181 stocks down, and 2 stocks unchanged. The US market on the 8th was mixed. The Dow Inc increased by 106.84 points to 42,635.20 dollars, while the Nasdaq declined by 10.80 points to end at 19,478.88. Following mixed results from employment-related indicators, the market remained flat after the opening. The 9th is a day of mourning for former President Carter, and the stock market will be closed, in addition to the employment statistics expected this weekend.

Fisco Japan02:20 ET

JP Movers | Chugai Pharmaceutical Rose 3.53%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Fujikura Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Chugai Pharmaceutical(4519.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 3.53% to close at 6954.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha(9107.JP)，falling 5.80% to end at 2121.0 yen.

Moomoo News01:50 ET

Today's flows: 01/09 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group saw an inflow of JPY¥ 5.42 billion, Honda Motor saw an outflow of JPY¥ 9.06 billion

On January 9th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 733.23 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 925.33 billion.$Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group(8306.JP)$, $Shin-Etsu Chemical(4063.JP)$ and $Japan

Moomoo News01:45 ET

Rakuten has been upgraded to "1" by SMBC Nikko.

SMBC Nikko Securities upgraded the investment rating of Rakuten <4755.T> from "2" (the middle of three levels) to "1" (the highest level) on the 8th. The Target Price remains at 1,100 yen. It is considered that the relative attractiveness within the Sector has increased. Provided by Wealth Advisor Co.

Kabushiki Shimbun23:12 ET

The Nikkei average started down 374 yen in the afternoon session, with Kawasaki Kisen and NYK Line among the stocks that fell.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average;39606.86;-374.20 TOPIX;2743.27;-26.73 [Afternoon Session Overview] The afternoon Nikkei Average started at 39606.86 yen, down 374.20 yen compared to the previous day, increasing the decline from the morning close (39678.93 yen). During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 Futures hovered in the range of 39550 yen to 39670 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was 1 dollar = 157.90-158.00 yen since around 9 AM.

Fisco Japan22:59 ET

TODA Corporation, Taisei Corporation, etc. (additional) Rating

Upgrades - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After----------------------------------------------------------<4755> Rakuten G SMBC Nikko "2" "1"<8354> Fukuoka JPM "Neutral" "Over W"<8411> Mizuho Morgan S "Equal W" "Over W" Downgrades - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After----------------------

Fisco Japan22:17 ET