Three points to focus on in the latter half of the session - the decline of high-value Semiconductors stocks is having an impact.

In the afternoon trade on the 14th, I want to focus on the following three points. • The Nikkei average fell for the fourth consecutive day, affected by the decline in large-cap Semiconductors stocks. • The dollar-yen exchange rate is struggling to rise, with caution against selling at higher levels. • The top contributor to the decline is Advantest <6857>, and the second is Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR <8035>. ■ The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days, influenced by the decline in large-cap Semiconductors stocks. The Nikkei average ended the previous day's trade down 720.82 yen (-1.84%) at 38,469.58 yen (estimated Volume 0.9 billion 90 million shares).

Fisco Japan48minutes ago

The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days, affected by the decline of high-priced Semiconductors stocks.

The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days. It closed the morning session at 38,469.58 yen, down 720.82 yen (−1.84%) from the previous day (estimated Volume 0.9 billion 90 million shares). On the 13th, the US market had mixed results. The Dow Inc closed 358.67 dollars higher at 42,297.12 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended down 73.53 points at 19,088.10. Continuing selling due to the retreat of interest rate cut expectations, there was a decline after the opening. The Dow rose along with the Energy Sector driven by high crude oil prices and the Health Care Sector.

Fisco Japan22:13 ET

Tosei, Aeon Delaire, Etc (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Ticker Symbol Company Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------- <7735> Screen Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Ticker Symbol Company Name Brokerage Firm Previous Change After --------------------------------------------------- <6586> Makita GS "Buy" "Hold" <6857> Advante Mizuho "Buy"

Fisco Japan21:48 ET

The Nikkei average started down 179 points, with companies like Advantest and Yaskawa Electric declining.

[Nikkei Average/ TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39010.96; -179.44 TOPIX; 2712.02; -2.10 [Opening Overview] On the 14th, the Nikkei Average opened 179.44 yen lower at 39010.96 yen, marking its fourth consecutive decline. During the three-day weekend, on the preceding Friday, the Dow Inc dropped by 696.75 dollars, and the Nasdaq fell by 317.25 points. Since the employment statistics for December unexpectedly showed improvement, expectations for a rate cut diminished, leading to an increase in long-term Gold rates and Stocks.

Fisco Japan19:41 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Closing) ~ The Nikkei Average has declined for three consecutive days, with Fast Retailing and TDK contributing approximately 332 yen to the drop in two stocks.

As of the close on the 10th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei Average was 41 stocks up, 183 stocks down, and 1 stock unchanged. The US stock market was closed on the 9th for the state funeral of former President Carter. The exchange rate was somewhat stable around 158 yen to the dollar. Even though the US market was closed, the Nikkei Average started trading lower for the third consecutive day due to concerns about future sales in China, highlighted by the significant drop in First Retail's <9983> stock after announcing its first quarter earnings. Advantest <6857> has...

Fisco JapanJan 10 02:31 ET

The Nikkei average has fallen for three consecutive days, influenced by a significant drop in Fast Retailing.

On the 9th, the US Stocks market was closed for the state funeral of former President Carter. The exchange rate remained stable around 158 yen per dollar. Although the US market was closed, the Nikkei average started trading down for the third consecutive day due to concerns about future sales in China reigniting after Fast Retailing <9983> announced its first-quarter financial results and saw a significant drop. Although Advantest <6857> reached a record high since its listing, the decline in the Nikkei average was more than 300 yen due to Fast Retailing alone, along with new buy materials.

Fisco JapanJan 10 01:59 ET