The afternoon Nikkei average started 345 yen higher, with Murata Manufacturing, TDK, and others trading higher.

[Nikkei Average Stock Price/TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 40420.62; + 345.93 TOPIX; 2861.25; + 4.63 [Afternoon Opening Summary] The Nikkei average in the afternoon started at almost the same level as the previous day's closing price (40425.37 yen) with 40420.62 yen, up 345.93 yen from the previous day. During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures were moving in a range of 40360 to 40480 yen. The exchange rate for the US dollar against the Japanese yen was around 161.60-70 yen, about 20 yen weaker and the dollar was stronger than 9:00 am.

Fisco Japan23:56 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Rankings (as of pre-market trading) ～ Nikkei Average rose for the fourth consecutive day, with Toshiba leading the way by pushing up about 77 yen for one stock.

At the closing of 3 days ago, the number of Nikkei average constituent stocks that rose was 117, the number of stocks that fell was 104, and the number of unchanged stocks was 4. The Nikkei average has risen for 4 consecutive days. The morning session of trading ended at 40,425.37 yen (approx. 840 million shares traded) with an increase of 350.68 yen (+0.88%) compared to the previous day. The US stock market on the 2nd continued to rise. The Dow Jones average was 39331.85, up 162.33 (+0.41%), and the Nasdaq index ETF was 18028, up 149.46 points (+0.84%).

Fisco Japan23:28 ET

Three points to watch in the afternoon session: Apple suppliers and semiconductors leading the way.

In the afternoon of the 3rd trading day, the following three points should be noted: ・The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, driven by Apple-related stocks and semiconductors.・The dollar-yen remained steady, with buying back of dollars.・The top gainers were Tokyo Electron Ltd. unsponsored ADR <8035>, followed by Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. <9983>.■The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, driven by Apple-related stocks and semiconductors.The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day. The morning session of trading closed at 40,425.37 (approx. 840 million shares traded), up 350.68 yen from the previous day (+0.88%).

Fisco Japan23:19 ET

The Nikkei Average has risen for 4 consecutive days, driven by Apple suppliers and semiconductor stocks.

Nikkei average has risen for 4 consecutive days. At the end of the morning trading with a trading volume of approximately 840 million shares, it closed at 40,425.37 yen, up 350.68 yen (+0.88%) from the previous day. On the US stock market on the 2nd, the Dow Jones Average was 39,331.85, up 162.33 points (+0.41%), the Nasdaq Composite Index was 18,028.76, up 149.46 points (+0.84%), and the S&P 500 was 5,509.01, up 33.92 points (+0.62%). June employment statistics will be released over the weekend.

Fisco Japan23:06 ET

The Nikkei average started 151 yen higher, with rises in companies such as Taiyo Yuden and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

[Nikkei average stock price and TOPIX (table)] Nikkei average; 40225.83; + 151.14 TOPIX; 2860.99; + 4.37 [Opening summary] On the 3rd, the Nikkei average rose for the 4th consecutive day, starting trading at 40,225.83 yen, up 151.14 yen. The US stock market on the 2nd continued to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,331.85, up 162.33 dollars, and the NASDAQ index closed at 18,028.76, up 149.46 points. Ahead of the release of the June employment statistics over the weekend, it is being watched.

Fisco Japan20:26 ET

Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.

*Star Micronics Holdings <2975> 682 (+43) exceeded the planned operating profit for the first half and secured increased profits. *Kawasaki Kisen <9107> 2653 (+153) showed strong movement due to the rise in container shipping market conditions. *JPHD <2749> 570 (+30) newly recommended to buy at SBI Securities. *Yamashin Filter <6240> 446 (+22) showed strong movement as a Donald Trump-related stock. *Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011> 1818 (+84.5) in defense related business.

Fisco JapanJul 2 00:51 ET