The policy risks associated with the Trump administration are increasing.

The Nikkei average significantly declined, closing at 37,331.18 yen, down 454.29 yen (estimated Volume 1.9 billion 60 million shares). President Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico starting from the 4th, and there were reports of comments that cautioned against a weaker yen, leading to a predominance of risk-averse Sell. The Nikkei average dropped to 36,816.16 yen during the mid-session. Subsequently, as overselling was noted, there were also movements for Buy.

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SCREEN Holdings Announces Share Buyback Program

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The Nikkei average is down by about 680 yen, with Advantest, Fast Retailing, and SoftBank Group having the largest negative contributions.

As of 12:47 PM on the 4th, the Nikkei Stock Average is around 37,100 yen, approximately 680 yen lower than the previous day. The market opened with buying dominance in the later session, but appears to be constrained by selling as investors wait for a rebound. The foreign exchange market shows a rate of 149 yen and 10 sen per dollar, with a slight inclination towards yen appreciation. The contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei Index is negative, with Advantest <6857.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and SoftBank Group <9984.T> being the top contributors. On the positive side, Dai.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:53 ET

The Nikkei average has dropped by about 800 yen, with 7&i HD, Furukawa Electric, Advantest, ETC ranking high among the declining stocks.

On the 4th at 11:02 AM, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 36,980 yen, down about 800 yen compared to the previous day. At 10:34 AM, it fell to 36,816.16 yen, down 969.31 yen. On the 3rd, US President Trump stated that additional tariffs on Canada and Mexico would start on the 4th. Concerns about the impact on the US economy caused US stocks to decline. Along with this movement, President Trump restrained the yen's depreciation, resulting in the dollar-yen exchange rate shifting to a stronger yen.

Kabushiki Shimbun21:05 ET

Rating information (Target Price change - part 2) = TORAY INDS INC, M&A Cap ETC

◎ Mizuho Securities (three stages: Buy > Hold > underperform) TORAY INDS INC <3402.T> ―― "Buy" → "Buy", 940 yen → 1100 yen Asahi Kasei <3407.T> ―― "Buy" → "Buy", 1150 yen → 1350 yen Zeon <4205.T> ―― "Buy" → "Buy", 1800 yen → 2000 yen Taiheiyo Cement <5233.T> ―― "Buy" → "Buy", 4300 yen → 4500 yen Yamazaki Baking <2212.T> ―― "Hold" → "Hold", 3400 yen → 2950 yen Sumitomo Dainippon.

Kabushiki Shimbun19:53 ET

List of conversion stocks (part 3) [Parabolic Cigna Corp conversion stocks list]

○ List of Buy Conversion Stocks in the Market Code Stock Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <8185> Chiyoda 1158 1066 <8278> Fuji 21522012 <8362> Fukui Silver 18791829 <8421> Shinchu Gold 219600219000 <8439> Tokyo Century 15001386 <8551> Hokkaido Bank 36453305 <8566> Ricoh Lease 52705150 <8

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