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＜Rating change observations＞ New: ASICS / Peptidrim upgraded, Otsuka Corporation downgraded, ETC.
◎New and resumed coverage of Asics <7936.T> -- US firm upgraded to the highest level of three stages. ◎Upgrade of Fumiyu G <2607.T> -- Domestic medium-sized company upgraded to the highest level of five stages. Peptide Rim <4587.T> -- US firm upgraded to the highest level of three stages. Meck <4971.T> -- Domestic mid-tier firm upgraded to the highest level of three stages (Target Price is downgraded). Organo <6368.T> -- Bank-affiliated firm upgraded to the highest level of three stages. Brother <6448.T> -- Domestic major firm upgraded to the highest level of three stages. ◎Downgrade of Otsuka Shokai <4768.T> --
MEC Reports Marginal Drop in 2024
The Nikkei average rose by 24 yen and slightly rebounded, while many stocks on the Main Board fell amid a wait-and-see attitude = afternoon session on the 17th.
On the 17th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose slightly by 24.82 yen to reach 39,174.25 yen, showing a minor rebound. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) increased by 7.69 points to 2,766.90 points. The morning started with a dominant Sell, but transitioned to an upward trend. At 9:17 AM, the Nikkei average hit 39,238.75 yen, up 89.32 yen. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering imposing tariffs on imported Autos around April 2, which is a burden on related stocks.
The Nikkei average is down about 50 yen, showing a soft trend due to concerns over U.S. Autos tariffs = morning session on the 17th.
On the morning of the 17th, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 39,100 yen, down about 50 yen from the previous weekend. At 9:01 AM, it reached 39,021.23 yen, down 128.20 yen. U.S. President Trump announced on the 14th local time that he would reveal tariffs on imported Autos around April 2. There are concerns about the impact on Japan's automotive industry, the mainstay of exports, leading to a weak performance in automotive-related stocks. The strengthening of the yen in the currency market is also a burden. U.S. stocks on the 14th local time.
MEC To Go Ex-Dividend On December 29th, 2025 With 30 JPY Dividend Per Share
February 15th (Japan Standard Time) - $MEC(4971.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on December 29th, 2025.Shareholders of record on December 31st, 2025 will receive 30 JPY dividend per share. The ex-
MEC To Go Ex-Dividend On June 27th, 2025 With 25 JPY Dividend Per Share
February 15th (Japan Standard Time) - $MEC(4971.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on June 27th, 2025.Shareholders of record on June 30th, 2025 will receive 25 JPY dividend per share. The ex-dividend date