The Nikkei average rose by 233 points, extending its gains for five consecutive days, stimulated by statements from U.S. President Trump regarding his reluctance on tariffs against China = the early session on the 24th.

In the morning of 24 days ago, the Nikkei Stock Average rose by 233.98 yen compared to the previous day, reaching 40,192.85 yen, while the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) increased by 17.16 points to 2,768.90 points, marking a continuation of five days of gains. On the 23rd local time, the US stock markets saw both the Dow Inc and the Nasdaq Composite Index rise for four consecutive days. Following this movement, Japanese stocks experienced a lead in buying. However, as a result of the upcoming announcement of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision, a wait-and-see mood spread, and there were also moments when profits were secured through selling.

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Prudential Financial and Dai-ichi Life to Pursue Strategic Partnership

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AM Best Removes From Under Review With Positive Implications and Upgrades Credit Ratings of ShelterPoint Insurance Company and ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company

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Stock News Premium = October to December financial results, Main Board peaks at the end of January - February focuses on Automobiles such as Toyota.

The financial results season for Japanese companies for the last year from October to December is starting. Following the preliminary announcements this week, the peak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board will be on the 31st of next week. In February, each company will announce their performance daily until the 14th, and this momentum is likely to influence the direction of the market. For the October to December (third quarter) financial results of firms listed on the Main Board, about 180 companies are scheduled for the 31st. February 7th will also be a crucial day with approximately 170 companies expected to disclose their results, and when combined with companies from the Standard and Growth markets, that day will be significant.

Kabushiki ShimbunJan 23 02:00 ET

JP Movers | Fujikura Rose 14.82%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Fujikura(5803.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 14.82% to close at 6943.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was ENEOS Holdings(5020.JP)，falling 2.89% to end at 783.9 yen.

Moomoo NewsJan 22 01:50 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (before market close) - The Nikkei Average has slightly continued to rise, with Tokyo Electron contributing approximately 28 yen.

As of the market close 20 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 115 up, 108 down, and 2 unchanged. The Nikkei average continued to rise, ending the morning session at 38,951.77 yen, up 49.27 yen (+0.13%) from the previous day (Volume approximately 0.8 billion 50 million shares). The US market was closed on the 20th for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Tokyo market opened with a buy bias due to the restrained comments on tariffs during the highly anticipated inauguration of President Trump.

Fisco JapanJan 20 22:40 ET