Defense spending is increasing, and Japan's total budget for 2025 will reach a record 115 trillion yen.

In the new budget proposal, the spending items with the largest increase include: a significant increase of over 10% in defense spending, reaching 8.5 trillion yen; and an approximately 7% increase in allocations to local governments. Due to record high tax revenues, the scale of newly issued government bonds will decrease by nearly one-fifth, down to 28.6 trillion yen.

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The Nikkei average started with a rise of 104 yen, with DeNA and Mitsui E&S, etc., increasing.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39672.15; +104.09 TOPIX; 2775.87; +9.09 [Market Opening Overview] On the 27th, the Nikkei Average opened with an increase of 104.09 yen at 39672.15 yen, marking the third consecutive rise. The US stock market on the previous day, the 26th, was mixed. The Dow Inc saw an increase of 28.77 dollars to finish at 43325.80 dollars, while the Nasdaq finished down 10.77 points at 20020.36. There was an unexpected decrease in unemployment Insurance claims.

Fisco Japan19:36 ET

Stocks that moved the previous day part 2: Kyogoku Unyu, GMO Ad Partners, Ise Chemical, ETC.

Stock Name <Code> Closing Price on the 26th ⇒ Change from Previous Day Fuji HD <4676> 1767.5 -91.5 Concern over the ripple effect of magazine articles. Kioxia HD <285A> 1590 -7425 Favorable return selling after significant rebound in recent days. Seed <7743> 551 -36 Continuing the declining trend after recent sharp price increase. Istyle <3660> 448 -19 Pressured by short-term funds' profit-taking selling. Appier Group <4180> 1479 -21 A sense of completion in the rebound.

Fisco Japan17:32 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (At Close) - The Nikkei Average continues to rise, with SoftBank Group and Toyota contributing approximately 66 yen in total.

As of the close on the 26th, the number of Nikkei average constituent stocks that rose and fell was 199 stocks increasing, 22 stocks decreasing, and 4 stocks unchanged. On the 25th, overseas markets were closed due to the Christmas holiday in major markets. The exchange rate moved slightly in the early 157 yen range against the dollar. In the absence of significant trading materials, the Tokyo market opened with small movements. The Nikkei average, starting at the previous day's closing level, was buoyed by the consecutive rise of Toyota Motor Co. [7203] and various observations of Buybacks in the Futures, increasing its margin.

Fisco JapanDec 26 02:17 ET

Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.

*J. Front Retailing <3086> 2150 +1569 - The November period surpassed consensus expectations. *Sekisui Chemical <4204> 2647.5 +193.5 - Reports on the mass production of perovskite Solar Cells have circulated. *Mitsukoshi Isetan <3099> 2696.5 +176.5 - Rising along with J. Front’s favorable Earnings Reports. *Pan Pacific International Holdings <7532> 4250 +231 - European securities have raised the Target Price projections. *Unitika <3103> 148 +7

Fisco JapanDec 25 23:34 ET

JP Movers | Nissan Motor Rose 8.66%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Nissan Motor(7201.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 8.66% to close at 518.3 yen. In addition, the top loser was Rakuten Group(4755.JP)，falling 2.50% to end at 869.5 yen.

Moomoo NewsDec 25 01:50 ET