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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Investing with moomooFeb 28 03:34 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 1,330 yen, with the major contributors to the decline being Advantest, Tokyo Electron, and Fast Retailing.

On the 28th, at 12:53 PM, the Nikkei average stock price was around 36,930 yen, down approximately 1,330 yen from the previous day. The market opened with selling prevailing in the latter session. With the weekend and the end of the month coinciding, a hesitant mood intensified, and at 12:48 PM, it hit 36,840.12 yen, down 1,416.05 yen. It has been about five and a half months since the stock price fell to the 36,000 yen range during trading hours, the last time being September 19 of last year. The exchange rate was near 149 yen and 50 sen per dollar, currently in a range-bound state. The stocks included in the Nikkei average are, showing a negative trend.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 27 22:58 ET

The trends of ADR on the 27th = In yen terms, Shin-Etsu Chemical, TDK, Advantest, etc. are down.

On the 27th, the American Depositary Receipts (ADR) showed a broad decline compared to the Tokyo closing prices in yen. In yen terms, Shin-Etsu <4063.T>, TDK <6762.T>, Advantest <6857.T>, Murata Manufacturing <6981.T>, SoftBank Group <9984.T>, and others were down. Keyence <6861.T>, Denso <6902.T>, Nissan <7201.T>, Honda <7267.T>, and Tokyo Electron <8035.T> were also weak. Provided by Wealth Advisors.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 27 17:40 ET

JP Movers | Socionext Rose 12.69%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Fujikura Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Socionext(6526.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 12.69% to close at 2300.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Seven & i Holdings(3382.JP)，falling 11.69% to end at 2118.0 yen.

Moomoo NewsFeb 27 01:50 ET

Rating information (Target Price change - Part 2) = Aica, Tokyo Electron, ETC.

◎ Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities (three levels: Overweight > Equal Weight > Underweight) Aica Corp <4206.T> -- "Overweight" → "Overweight", 4200 yen → 4250 yen Daikou Shokai <4768.T> -- "Overweight" → "Overweight", 4100 yen → 4200 yen Daito Trust Construction <1878.T> -- "Equal Weight" → "Equal Weight", 17700 yen → 17500 yen Daiwa House <192>

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 26 19:54 ET