ADR Japanese stock ranking ~ Japan Post and others generally showing a slight buy advantage, Chicago is 175 yen higher than Osaka at 38,885 yen ~

Japanese stocks for ADR (American Depositary Receipt), compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 156.15 yen per dollar), include Japan Post Holdings <6178>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Toyota Industries <6201>, Honda Motor Co. <7267>, Mitsui & Co. <8031>, Disco <6146>, SoftBank Group <9984>, etc. The stocks that rose include Japan Post Bank <7182>, Seven & I Holdings <3382>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, Nidec <6594>, Kddi Corporation <9433>, JAPAN TOBACCO INC <29.

Fisco Japan18:33 ET

Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.

The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:34 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Close) ~ The Nikkei Average fell for the sixth consecutive day, with SoftBank Group and Advantest contributing to a decrease of about 73 yen from the two stocks.

As of the close on the 20th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 105 that rose, 115 that fell, and 5 that remained unchanged. The US stock market was mixed on the 19th. The Dow Inc rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq dropped by 19.93 points to close at 19,372.77. After the opening, there was an increase. The sudden drop the previous day following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicating a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's (FRB) pace of additional interest rate cuts was not sustained.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:13 ET

JP Movers | Sumitomo Realty & Development Rose 5.49%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Sumitomo Realty & Development(8830.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.49% to close at 4781.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Toppan Holdings(7911.JP)，falling 7.29% to end at 3855.0 yen.

Moomoo NewsDec 20 01:50 ET

Today's flows: 12/20 Seven & i Holdings saw an inflow of JPY¥ 2.39 billion, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries saw an outflow of JPY¥ 12.55 billion

On December 20th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 762.74 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 859.93 billion.$Seven & i Holdings(3382.JP)$, $Japan Display(6740.JP)$ and $Recruit Holdings(6098.JP)$

Moomoo NewsDec 20 01:45 ET

The Nikkei average fell by 62 yen, with attention on the US PCE Index ETF and others.

The Nikkei average is down 62 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, SoftBank G <9984>, Advantest <6857>, and HOYA <7741> are among the top negative contributors, while TDK <6762>, Recruit HD <6098>, and Toyota <7203> are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, the Banking Sector, Other Products, Air Transportation, Precision Instruments, and Electricity & Gas sector are seeing significant declines, while Real Estate, Oil & Coal Products, Transportation Equipment, and Construction are also mentioned.

Fisco JapanDec 20 00:52 ET