The Nikkei average started down 439 points in the afternoon session, with companies like Kao and Kawasaki Heavy Industries declining.

[Nikkei Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39409.45; -439.69 TOPIX; 2740.36; -32.67 [Afternoon Market Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon started at 39409.45 yen, down 439.69 yen from the previous day, slightly reducing the decline from the morning close (39360.43 yen). During lunch time, the Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated in a range of 39360 yen to 39440 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 152.90-153.00 yen since around 9 AM.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:57 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Before Closing) - The Nikkei Average has significantly declined for the first time in five days, with Fast Retailing lowering it by about 126 yen.

As of the closing point 13 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average composition was 37 stocks up, 188 stocks down, and 0 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei average fell for the first time in five days. It ended the morning session at 39,360.43 yen, down 488.71 yen (-1.23%) compared to the previous day (Volume approximately 1.2 billion Stocks). On the 12th, the U.S. stock market fell. The Dow Inc averaged down by 234.44 dollars to 43,914.12 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down by 132.05 points at 19,902.84.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:35 ET

The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in five days, influenced by the decline in U.S. stocks and a sense of achievement, etc.

The Nikkei Index fell for the first time in five days. It ended the morning session at 39,360.43 yen, down 488.71 yen (-1.23%) from the previous day (Volume estimated at 1.2 billion Stocks). On the 12th, the U.S. stock market declined. The Dow Inc decreased by 234.44 dollars to 43,914.12 dollars, and the Nasdaq dropped by 132.05 points to 19,902.84. There was concern over an unexpectedly accelerated Producer Price Index (PPI) for November, leading to a decline after the market opened. The Dow Inc was affected by unexpectedly weak employment-related indicators.

Fisco JapanDec 12 22:13 ET

Stocks that moved the day before part 2: Mitsubishi Logistics Next, Discharge Precision, Discharge Precision, etc.

Stock name <code> Closing Price on the 6th ⇒ Compared to the previous day Sumitomo Electric Industries <5802> 2931.0 -121.0 Mizuho Securities has downgraded its investment determination. Japan Steel Works <5631> 6232 -280, a situation has developed where the sense of reaching the upper limits is expanding temporarily. Fujikura <5803> 6122 -253, a trend is emerging where profit-taking sells are directed in the high price range. FP Partners <7388> 2285 -66, the Financial Services Agency has decided to conduct additional investigations regarding the company’s trades with life insurance companies. Peptidream <4587> 2810 -8310, the high price in October.

Fisco JapanDec 6 17:32 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Pre-Closing) ~ The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in five days, with Advantest contributing to a drop of about 76 yen.

As of the close six days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average composition was 79 stocks up, 144 stocks down, and 2 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei average fell for the first time in five days. It ended the morning trade at 39,042.59 yen, down 353.01 yen (-0.90%) compared to the previous day (with an estimated volume of 0.7 billion shares). On the 5th, the US stock market declined. The dow inc closed down 248.33 dollars at 44,765.71 dollars, and the nasdaq ended 34.40 points lower at 19,700.72. Testing the highs.

Fisco JapanDec 5 22:40 ET

Three points to pay attention to in the later session - profit-taking is ahead of the U.S. employment statistics.

In the afternoon of the 6th, we want to focus on the following 3 points in trading. - The Nikkei average fell for the first time in 5 days, ahead of the US employment statistics release, profit-taking leading the way. - The dollar/yen is weak, with a sharp drop towards noon. - The top contributors to the decline are Advantest <6857> in first place and Toshiba Electronics <8035> in second place. ■ The Nikkei average fell for the first time in 5 days, ahead of the US employment statistics release, with a decrease of 353.01 yen (-0.90%) to 39,042.59 yen (volume approximately 7010 million shares) by the morning session.

Fisco JapanDec 5 22:39 ET