The Nikkei average started down 439 points in the afternoon session, with companies like Kao and Kawasaki Heavy Industries declining.

[Nikkei Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39409.45; -439.69 TOPIX; 2740.36; -32.67 [Afternoon Market Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon started at 39409.45 yen, down 439.69 yen from the previous day, slightly reducing the decline from the morning close (39360.43 yen). During lunch time, the Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated in a range of 39360 yen to 39440 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 152.90-153.00 yen since around 9 AM.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:57 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Before Closing) - The Nikkei Average has significantly declined for the first time in five days, with Fast Retailing lowering it by about 126 yen.

As of the closing point 13 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average composition was 37 stocks up, 188 stocks down, and 0 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei average fell for the first time in five days. It ended the morning session at 39,360.43 yen, down 488.71 yen (-1.23%) compared to the previous day (Volume approximately 1.2 billion Stocks). On the 12th, the U.S. stock market fell. The Dow Inc averaged down by 234.44 dollars to 43,914.12 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down by 132.05 points at 19,902.84.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:35 ET

The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in five days, influenced by the decline in U.S. stocks and a sense of achievement, etc.

The Nikkei Index fell for the first time in five days. It ended the morning session at 39,360.43 yen, down 488.71 yen (-1.23%) from the previous day (Volume estimated at 1.2 billion Stocks). On the 12th, the U.S. stock market declined. The Dow Inc decreased by 234.44 dollars to 43,914.12 dollars, and the Nasdaq dropped by 132.05 points to 19,902.84. There was concern over an unexpectedly accelerated Producer Price Index (PPI) for November, leading to a decline after the market opened. The Dow Inc was affected by unexpectedly weak employment-related indicators.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:13 ET

Minebea Mitsumi's Subsidiary Completes Acquisition of Socionext's Medical Business

MT NewswiresDec 11 05:07 ET

The Nikkei average started with a decline of 364 yen in the latter half of the day, with Sumitomo Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries dropping.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39031.22; -364.38 TOPIX; 2723.24; -19.00 [Afternoon Session Market Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon session started at 39031.22 yen, down 364.38 yen from the previous day, approximately the same level as the previous close (39042.59 yen). During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures fluctuated in a range of 38990 yen to 39080 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 149.70-80 yen, with the yen appreciating by about 40 sen since around 9 AM.

Fisco JapanDec 5 22:55 ET

Express News | [Amendment Report] Mitsui Sumitomo Trust - Socionext (6526.JP) reported an increase in shareholding percentage to 7.16%.

Moomoo NewsDec 4 19:07 ET