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

*JPHLD <2749> 597 +80 Upward revision of financial estimates and introduction of shareholder benefit system. *TIS <3626> 4127 +245 Goldman Sachs Group Inc upgraded investment judgment. *Euglena <2931> 510 +26 Developing as a space-related sector. *Rigaku <268A> 1116 +27 Nomura Securities has upgraded its investment judgment. *Nissin Food HD <2897> 3064 +76.5 There is a defensive shift, moving away from the low price range.

Fisco Japan23:40 ET

Advantes --- actions to Buy back ahead of NVIDIA's earnings report.

After a decline the previous day, the indices fell below the 25-day and 75-day moving averages, but despite significant adjustments in Tokyo Electron <8035>, relative strength can be observed. In the USA, there are moves to reduce holdings in large tech stocks, and while a cautious stance cannot be abandoned, in anticipation of NVIDIA's earnings report, it appears that short sellers may find it easier to cover their positions.

Fisco Japan23:01 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 330 yen, with negative contributions from Tokyo Electron, SoftBank Group, and Konami Group being the highest.

As of 12:46 PM on the 26th, the Nikkei average stock price is around 37,900 yen, down approximately 330 yen from the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying became dominant, reducing the decline as it started. Since then, it has been steadily trending. The exchange rate is currently at about 149 yen and 40 sen per dollar, moving slightly in the direction of yen depreciation. In terms of negative contributions to the Nikkei average stock price, the top are Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, SoftBank Group <9984.T>, and Konami Group <9766.T>. For positive contributions, Fast Retailing <998.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:54 ET

Petroleum resources, light industry, etc. (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Changed After-------------------------------------------------------------<268A> Rigaku Nomura "Hold" "Buy" <3626> TIS GS "Hold" "Buy" <4528> Ono Pharmaceutical City "3" "2" <6752> Panasonic HD Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight" <7735> Screen Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight"

Fisco Japan22:35 ET

SBI Securities (before the close) Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR, Buy The Toro.

Sell Code Stock Name Trade Amount (5803) Fujikura 22,767,059,242 (6146) Disco 16,844,581,320 (7013) IHI 13,553,740,341 (2432) DeNA 12,900,181,740 (1570) NEXT FUNDS Nikkei Average Leverage Listed ETF 10,769,421,274 (6920) Lasertec

Fisco Japan21:58 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 450 yen, with M3, Tokyo Electron, Resona HD, ETC ranked high in terms of rate of decline among the adopted stocks.

As of 11:01 AM on the 26th, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 37,785 yen, down approximately 450 yen from the previous day. At 10:13 AM, it reached 37,742.76 yen, down 495.03 yen. In the U.S. stock market on the 25th local time, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell for the fourth consecutive day, and the SOX (Philadelphia Semiconductors Index), which has a high contribution to the Nikkei average, also fell for the third consecutive day, leading to selling pressure. After the selling settles, the exchange rate is slightly weaker against the yen compared to the morning levels.

Kabushiki Shimbun21:05 ET