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GlobeNewswire03:05 ET

Key points of interest for the PTS on the 27th = Hokuriku Electric, Bun Gas, Kawasaki Kisen, etc.

▽Hokuriku Electric <9505.T> has raised its consolidated operating profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 from 65 billion yen to 90 billion yen (a 22% decrease compared to the previous year). The annual Dividends forecast has been increased from 17.5 yen to 20 yen (previously 7.5 yen). ▽Kogas <9533.T> is expanding its Shareholder benefit program. The period to obtain Shareholder benefits will be shortened, and the benefit points will also increase. There will also be a buyback of treasury shares. ▽Kawasaki Kisen <9107.T> announced the buyback of 36 million shares (5.33% of total issued Shares).

Kabushiki Shimbun02:26 ET

JP Movers | Socionext Rose 12.69%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Fujikura Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Socionext(6526.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 12.69% to close at 2300.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Seven & i Holdings(3382.JP)，falling 11.69% to end at 2118.0 yen.

Moomoo News01:50 ET

Market Overview Early Bird Information = Main situation of market orders before the afternoon session (2) LINE Yahoo, Rakuten, Mizuho, ETC.

As of 12:20 PM on the 27th, the main pre-opening order situation is as follows: LINE <4689.T> Sell 60,000 shares, Buy 90,000 shares Japan Post <6178.T> Sell 30,000 shares, Buy 20,000 shares AdvanTech <6857.T> Sell 20,000 shares, Buy 30,000 shares Rakuten <4755.T> Sell 20,000 shares, Buy 30,000 shares Renesas <6723.T> Sell 20,000 shares, Buy 30,000 shares Mizuho <8411.T> Sell 40,000 shares, Buy 100,000 shares Provided by Wealth Advisor Inc.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:23 ET

The Nikkei average rose by 56 yen, rebounding for the first time in three days, and nearly 70% of the Main Board stocks increased in value = Morning session on the 27th.

On the 27th, during the morning session, the Nikkei average stock price rose by 56.59 yen to 38,198.96 yen, rebounding for the first time in three days. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 13.23 points to 2,729.63 points. At 10:04 AM, the Nikkei average reached 38,369.96 yen, up by 227.59 yen. This came after NVIDIA, a leading US semiconductor company, announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending January 2025 and its revenue forecasts for the period from February to April 2025, which exceeded market expectations, positively impacting Japanese stocks.

Kabushiki Shimbun21:54 ET

The Nikkei average rose by about 10 yen, with Socionext, Itochu, Fujikura, etc. among the top gainers.

As of 11:02 AM on the 27th, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 38,150 yen, about 10 yen higher than the previous day. At 10:04 AM, it reached 38,369.96 yen, up 227.59 yen. The American semiconductor giant NVIDIA announced its financial results after the regular trading session on the 26th local time. Following the outlook for revenue in February to April 2025, which exceeded the market average financial estimates, the company's stock rose in extended hours trading. Japanese stocks also followed this trend, leading to buying activity. However, after that, there was selling to wait for a rebound.

Kabushiki Shimbun21:05 ET