ADR Japanese stock ranking - mixed highs and lows, Chicago is 140 yen higher than Osaka at 39,260 yen.

The Japanese stocks of American Depositary Receipts showed an increase compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 USD to 157.15 JPY), including Toyota Industries <6201>, Japan Post Holdings <6178>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Itochu Corporation <8001>, and Advantest <6857>, while others like Japan Post Bank <7182>, Nidec <6594>, Orion Land <4661>, FANUC CORP <6954>, and Honda Motor <7267> experienced declines, resulting in a mixed overall performance. Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures are clear.

Fisco JapanDec 24 18:41 ET

The Nikkei average fell back, continuing a lack of direction as the Christmas holiday approaches.

On the 23rd, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by 66.69 points to 42,906.95 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed up by 192.29 points at 19,764.88. Caution was exercised due to the deterioration of the Consumer Confidence Index, leading to mixed results after the opening. Following the retreat of expectations for rapid interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, long-term Gold rates rose, causing the Dow Inc to decline. However, as high-tech Stocks were purchased in anticipation of a Santa Claus rally, the Nasdaq remained strong, expanding its gains towards the end of the trading session, benefiting the overall market.

Fisco JapanDec 24 02:00 ET

Hagiwara Electric HD Research Memo (2): A semiconductor trading company based in Nagoya. The Toyota Group is its largest customer.

■Company Overview Hagiwara Electric Holdings <7467> was founded in 1948 by Tadaomi Hagiwara, who started as a repair business for electric products such as radios after working at Anritsu <6754>. Initially, the company was a sales agent for Electronic Components, selling products from NEC <6701>. In the late 1960s, it ventured into the field of Automobiles, which allowed the business to expand, and today it has major Trade partners such as Denso and the Toyota Group. In 1995, it was listed on the over-the-counter market.

Fisco JapanDec 23 23:02 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Pre-close) ~ The Nikkei average has fallen back, with Advantest dragging it down by about 28 yen.

As of the close 24 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei Average constituent stocks was 106 stocks up, 115 stocks down, and 4 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei Average fell back, and the direction was lacking in the overseas shortened trade market. The Nikkei Average dropped by 105.99 yen (−0.27%) to finish the morning session at 39,055.35 yen (Volume estimated at 1 billion 10 million shares). On the 23rd, the US stock market continued to rise. The Dow Inc rose by 66.69 dollars to 42,906.95 dollars, and the Nasdaq rose by 192.2.

Fisco JapanDec 23 22:40 ET

Three points to pay attention to in the latter session - a lack of direction in the market due to reduced Overseas Trade.

In the afternoon session of the 24th, three points should be noted: ・The Nikkei average has fallen back, with a lack of direction due to the shortened trading in overseas markets. ・The dollar-yen has lost momentum, influenced by the decline in Japanese stocks. ・The top contributor to the decline is Advantest <6857>, and the second is TDK <6762>. ■ The Nikkei average has fallen back, with a lack of direction due to the shortened trading in overseas markets. The Nikkei average has fallen back, down 105.99 yen (-0.27%) to 39055.35 yen (Volume approximately 1 billion 10 million shares), finishing the morning session of trading.

Fisco JapanDec 23 22:33 ET

The Nikkei average fell, lacking direction in a market influenced by shortened Overseas trading.

The Nikkei Average has fallen. It closed the morning session at 39,055.35 yen, down 105.99 yen (-0.27%) compared to the previous day, with an estimated volume of 1 billion 10 million Stocks. On the 23rd, the US Stock market continued to rise. The Dow Inc increased by 66.69 dollars to 42,906.95 dollars, while the Nasdaq rose by 192.29 points to 19,764.88. Caution was raised over the decline in consumer confidence index, leading to mixed results after the opening. The expectation of a rapid pace of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (FRB) has receded.

Fisco JapanDec 23 22:10 ET