The Nikkei average is up by about 20 yen, with the top gainers among the selected stocks being DeNA, Ryohin Keikaku, and Chugai Pharmaceutical, etc.

On the 21st at 11:03 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 38,700 yen, down about 20 yen from the previous day. In the morning, the trading began with sell pressures due to the decline in US stocks on the 20th local time and yen appreciation against the dollar. After the selling pressure subsided, the market showed signs of a slowing decline; during a budget committee meeting in the House of Representatives, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated, "If long-term interest rates rise sharply, bond purchases will be increased flexibly." Excessive expectations for rising interest rates have receded, and at 10:43 AM, it was 130.77 yen higher at 38,808.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 20 21:06 ET

Jefferies Adjusts Screen Holdings' Price Target to 11,700 Yen From 10,500 Yen, Keeps at Hold

MT NewswiresFeb 19 04:22 ET · Ratings

JP Movers | Shiseido Rose 13.05%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Shiseido(4911.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 13.05% to close at 2669.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was FUJIFILM Holdings(4901.JP)，falling 4.64% to end at 3104.0 yen.

Moomoo NewsFeb 19 01:50 ET

Today's flows: 02/19 Kawasaki Heavy Industries saw an inflow of JPY¥ 4.37 billion, Sony Group saw an outflow of JPY¥ 6.79 billion

On February 19th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 817.45 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 931.05 billion.$Kawasaki Heavy Industries(7012.JP)$, $Rakuten Group(4755.JP)$ and $Tokyo Electron(8035

Moomoo NewsFeb 19 01:45 ET

Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.

*Kurashiki Spinning <3106> 6530 +690 Private Equity fund reportedly locked on in some Broadcasting. *Sanken Electric <6707> 6328 +499 The rise in stock price of U.S. Allegro also stimulated. *Giftie <4449> 1511 +118 Daiwa Securities raised the Target Price. *Taiyo HD <4626> 4130 +300 It has become clear that Oasis Management has a large Shareholding. *Japan Hume <5262> 1873 +118 Demand for repairing aging water pipes.

Fisco JapanFeb 18 23:41 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 190 yen, with the largest negative contributions from Fast Retailing, SoftBank Group, and Daiichi Sankyo.

As of 12:53 PM on the 19th, the Nikkei average stock price is about 190 yen lower than the previous day, near 39,080 yen. The afternoon session also starts with a slight Sell advantage and shows a weak trend. In the foreign exchange market, the exchange rate is around 151.90 yen per dollar, and it seems to be somewhat aware of a slight appreciation of the yen. Regarding the contributing stocks to the Nikkei average, the largest negative contributors are Fast Retailing <9983.T>, SoftBank Group <9984.T>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568.T>. The positive contributors include Tokyo Electron <80>.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 18 22:52 ET