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The STAR for AI-related stocks continues, temporarily recovering to the 0.04 million yen range.
The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, finishing the trade at 39,958.87 yen, up 312.62 yen (estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 70 million shares). In the previous day's USA market, the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related stocks continued, and the rise of technology stocks was noticeable, which led the Nikkei average to open higher. After the opening, there were moments when the increase narrowed, but the desire for Buy on dips was strong, and as the day progressed, the increase expanded, reaching as high as 40,036.07 yen, marking a return to the 0.04 million yen level for the first time in about two weeks since the 8th.
The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, driven by defense-related and electric wire stocks, temporarily recovering to the 40,000 yen range.
On the 22nd, the US stock market continued to rise. The Dow Inc closed up by 130.92 points at 44,156.73 dollars, and the Nasdaq finished at 20,009.34, up by 252.56 points. Following the announcement of large-scale AI infrastructure investments by the Trump administration, the rise in the Semiconductors Sector led to an increase after the opening. Strong performance in high-tech stocks, along with buying sentiment driven by positive earnings from major companies, further bolstered the market, which remained robust throughout the day. Due to the strong movement of the Nasdaq in the US market, Tokyo
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The financial results season for Japanese companies for the last year from October to December is starting. Following the preliminary announcements this week, the peak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board will be on the 31st of next week. In February, each company will announce their performance daily until the 14th, and this momentum is likely to influence the direction of the market. For the October to December (third quarter) financial results of firms listed on the Main Board, about 180 companies are scheduled for the 31st. February 7th will also be a crucial day with approximately 170 companies expected to disclose their results, and when combined with companies from the Standard and Growth markets, that day will be significant.
The Nikkei average opened 204 points higher in the latter half of the session, with DeNA and Sumitomo Electric Industries among those that rose.
[Nikkei Stock Average & TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39,850.40; +204.15 TOPIX; 2,748.50; +11.31 [Afternoon Session Opening Overview] In the afternoon session, the Nikkei Average rose by 204.15 yen compared to the previous day, starting at 39,850.40 yen, slightly increasing its gain from the morning close (39,830.11 yen). During lunchtime, Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated in the range of 39,800 yen to 39,920 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 156.50-60 yen since around 9 AM.
The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive days, continuing to be led by SoftBank Group in the Index ETF.
The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive days. It finished the morning session at 39,830.11 yen, up 183.86 yen (+0.46%) from the previous day, with an estimated volume of 0.9 billion 70 million shares. On the 22nd, the U.S. stock markets continued to rise. The Dow Inc average closed up 130.92 dollars at 44,156.73 dollars, and the Nasdaq ended up 252.56 points at 20,009.34. Following the Trump administration's announcement of a large-scale AI infrastructure investment, the Semiconductors Sector rose significantly after the opening. In addition to strong technology stocks,
Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (At Closing) - The Nikkei Average has significantly risen for three consecutive days, with SoftBank Group and Advantest contributing approximately 293 yen in total.
As of the market close on the 22nd, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 152 rising stocks, 70 falling stocks, and 3 unchanged stocks. The US stock market continued to rise on the 21st. The Dow Inc closed up 537.98 points at 44,025.81, and the Nasdaq finished up 126.58 points at 19,756.78. After concerns that tariff measures under the Trump administration would not be strengthened, expectations rose. Three private companies, including SoftBank Group <9984>, conducted a large-scale AI investment.