The Kufu Camp has partnered with Itochu to launch a new service utilizing receipt data.

On the 9th, Kufu Company Holdings <4376.T> announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Itochu <8001.T>. With this partnership, a new service called "FOODATA Receipt" will be provided, utilizing receipt data accumulated from Itochu's household accounting app "Zaim". This service will not only make use of single data on receipts such as purchase date, store, and purchased items, but also utilize multiple receipts for supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores, dining out, and more.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:34 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Before Closing) ~ The Nikkei Average continues to decline, with Tokyo Electron pushing it down by about 41 yen with just one stock.

As of the closing on nine days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 44 rising, 181 falling, and 0 unchanged. The Nikkei average continued to decline, ending the morning session at 39,678.93 yen, down 302.13 yen (−0.76%) compared to the previous day, with an estimated Volume of 0.9 billion shares. On the 8th, the USA market showed mixed results. The Dow Inc rose by 106.84 dollars to 42,635.20 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended trading down 10.80 points at 19,478.88. Employment-related Indicators showed mixed strength.

Fisco Japan22:30 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 230 yen, showing weakness even after a sell-off in the early session.

As of 10:05 AM on the 9th, the Nikkei average stock price is trading around 39,750 yen, down about 230 yen from the previous day. At 9:38 AM, it reached 39,716.82 yen, down 264.24 yen. On the 8th in the United States, while the Dow Inc rebounded, the Nasdaq Composite Index declined, showing mixed results. With few clues, the US stock market will also be closed on the 9th due to the passing of former President Carter, leading to an early trend toward selling. There seems to be a tendency to refrain from active trading.

Kabushiki Shimbun20:10 ET

Nikkei average contribution ranking (before closing) - the Nikkei average rebounded significantly for the first time in three days, with Tokyo Electron contributing approximately 253 yen.

As of the market close seven days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average constituent stocks was 162 rising, 61 falling, and 2 unchanged. The Nikkei average rebounded after three days. It closed at 40,264.50 yen, up 957.45 yen (+2.44%) from the previous day, with an estimated Volume of 0.9 billion shares during the morning session. On the 6th, the U.S. stock market showed mixed results. The Dow Inc closed down 25.57 dollars at 42,706.56 dollars, while Nasdaq finished up 243.30 points at 19,864.98.

Fisco JapanJan 6 22:36 ET

The Nikkei average starts up 277 yen, with Disco and Kioxia HD among those rising.

[Nikkei Average Stock Price・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39,584.36; +277.31 TOPIX; 2,770.14; +13.76 [Opening Overview] The Nikkei Average on the 7th opened at 39,584.36 yen, up 277.31 yen, marking a rebound for the first time in three days. The US stock market on the previous day, the 6th, was mixed. The Dow Inc was down 25.57 dollars at 42,706.56 dollars, while the Nasdaq finished up 243.30 points at 19,864.98. The incoming Trump administration's uniform tariffs were...

Fisco JapanJan 6 19:48 ET

Itochu and Mukai Industries have established FORJ, a domestic timber processing company aimed at North America.

Itochu <8001.T> announced on the 6th that it has established FORJ, a domestic lumber processing company for North America, in collaboration with Mukai Industries (Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture). The company has previously purchased processed lumber products made from domestic wood sourced from Mukai Industries and sold them to the North American market through its subsidiaries, ALTA Forest Products LLC and Master Halco. Now, by establishing a domestic lumber processing company for North America, it plans to acquire existing production facilities from Mukai Industries.

Kabushiki ShimbunJan 6 18:42 ET