The Nikkei average started down 143 yen, with companies like Sakuraya and 7&i HD declining.

[Nikkei Average and TOPIX (table)] Nikkei Average; 38205.08; -143.98 TOPIX; 2682.39; -4.89 [Opening Overview] On the 29th, the Nikkei Average started trading down 143.98 yen at 38205.08 yen. The U.S. stock market was closed on the 28th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Today, the Tokyo stock market saw selling in the lead. The Nikkei Average faced upper resistance from the 25-day moving average and the 200-day line located around the 38600 yen level, limiting short-term upside potential from this point.

Fisco Japan19:47 ET

The Nikkei average started the afternoon session up 188 points, with Dai-ichi Life HD and Mitsui E&S among those rising.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average: 38323.09, +188.12 TOPIX: 2681.33, +15.99 [Afternoon Opening Overview] The afternoon Nikkei average started slightly higher at 38,323.09 yen, up 188.12 yen from the previous day's close (38,295.13 yen). During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures traded in a range of 38,300 yen to 38,370 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate stood at 1 dollar = 151.50-60 yen, nearly the same level as around 9 a.m.

Fisco JapanNov 27 22:56 ET

Three key points to watch in the morning session - a market trend of increased stalemate amid limited participation from market players.

In the pre-market trading 28 days ago, attention should be focused on the following three points. ■ A strong consolidation in the market as market participants are limited. ■ Casio has downgraded its operating profit from 16 billion yen to 14 billion yen due to the impact of unauthorized access. ■ Key point in the pre-market: Panasonic HD is entering the North American water heater business in collaboration with a US distributor. ■ A strong consolidation in the market as market participants are limited. The Japanese stock market on the 28th is likely to start with heavy selling and then show strong consolidation amidst limited market participants.

Fisco JapanNov 27 18:38 ET

Panasonic HD, Toyota, etc.

Panasonic HD <6752> to enter North American water heater business, partnering with US sales company (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Mitsubishi Electric Corp. <6503> to unveil Quasi-Zenith Satellite 'Michibiki' 6, heading to space within the fiscal year (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Sumitomo Corp. <8053> Considering investment in Yokado, expecting synergy effect in the capital region (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Matsuya <8237> Integrating physical stores and digital platforms, expanding product lineup, targeting younger age groups (Nikkan Kogyo page 4) - ○ Itochu <8001> Forming a capital alliance with emission management startup, launching new business in decarbonization support

Fisco JapanNov 27 18:32 ET

Lion, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, etc (additional) Rating

Target stock price change code stock name securities company previous changed after --------------------------------------------- <2607> Fuji Oil SMBC Nikko 3800 yen 4200 yen <2802> Ajinomoto SMBC Nikko 6800 yen 7200 yen <4043> Tokuyama Mizuho 3200 yen 3300 yen <4183> Mitsui Chemicals Nomura 4500 yen 4730 yen <4506> Sumitomo Pharma SMBC Nikko 600 yen 650 yen <4552> JCR Pharma

Fisco JapanNov 26 21:28 ET

Stocks that moved the previous day part 2: Disco, Kuroganekousakusho, Bouldera etc.

Oka San Securities downgraded its investment rating.

Fisco JapanNov 26 17:32 ET