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WSJDec 13 08:29 ET

Japanese Stocks Climb 1.2%

Dow JonesDec 12 02:00 ET

JP Movers | Advantest Rose 5.10%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Advantest(6857.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.10% to close at 8865.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was SUMCO(3436.JP)，falling 2.56% to end at 1180.0 yen.

Moomoo NewsDec 12 01:50 ET

Nikkei average contribution ranking (before closing) - the Nikkei average has significantly risen for four consecutive days, with Advantest contributing approximately 91 yen.

As of the close on the 12th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 180 stocks up, 42 stocks down, and 3 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei average rose significantly for the fourth consecutive day. It finished the morning session at 39,881.10 yen, up 508.87 yen (+1.29%) from the previous day (with an estimated Volume of 0.9 billion 90 million shares). The U.S. stock market on the 11th was mixed. The Dow Inc was down 99.27 dollars at 44,148.56 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up 347.65 points at 20,034.89.

Fisco JapanDec 11 22:54 ET

Yokan HD, Casio, ETC (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous After ------------------------------------------------------------- <3291> Iida GHD Morgan Stanley "Underweight" "Equal Weight" <9021> JR West Japan SMBC Nikko "3" "2" <9502> Chubu Electric Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous After ------------------------

Fisco JapanDec 11 22:25 ET

Three points to watch in the latter half of the session - the recovery of the Nikkei to the 40,000 yen level, driven by the rise in U.S. tech stocks.

In the afternoon trading on the 12th, three points should be noted: • The Nikkei average rose significantly for four consecutive days, temporarily recovering to the 40,000 yen level influenced by the rise in U.S. tech stocks. • The dollar-yen exchange rate showed signs of resistance to falling, maintaining high U.S. interest rates. • The top contributor to price increases was Advantest <6857> and the second was Fast Retailing <9983>. ■ The Nikkei average rose significantly for four consecutive days, temporarily recovering to the 40,000 yen level, driven by the rise in U.S. tech stocks. The Nikkei average rose significantly for four consecutive days, rising by 508.87 yen (+1.29%) compared to the previous day.

Fisco JapanDec 11 22:18 ET