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The Nikkei Average rose by 98 yen, rebounding for the first time in three days, and showed a steady trend towards the end of trading on the 21st afternoon.
On the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session increased by 98.90 yen compared to the previous day, closing at 38,776.94 yen, marking a rebound for the first time in three days. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also rose slightly by 1.93 points to finish at 2,736.53 points. Following the decline of U.S. stocks on the 20th, selling pressure began in the morning. Afterward, concerns about yen appreciation against the dollar led to a sluggish trend. However, during the House of Representatives' Budget Committee meeting, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated, "If long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the Bank will flexibly increase government bond purchases."
Express News | [Change Report] UBS AG reported a decrease in its Shareholding in Sunwells (9229.JP) to 5.13%.
Stock news premium = Japan hospice, a sudden rise in movement - after adjustments, the PER is in the 12 times range.
The successful player in hospice-related services, Japan Hospice Holdings <7061.T>, has seen a sharp rise in activity coinciding with the Earnings Reports. It provides terminal care in response to terminally ill cancer patients and patients with difficult diseases. Amid the struggles of similar businesses like Sunwells <9229.T>, which lost credibility due to overbilling issues, and Ambis Holdings <7071.T>, which is expected to see decreased profits due to increased burdens, the company has indicated a significant profit increase, marking its success.
The Nikkei average fell sharply by 486 points and continued to decline, but the drop narrowed as excessive selling pressure came to an end in the afternoon session of the 20th.
On the 20th, the Nikkei average stock price fell significantly, closing at 38,678.04 yen, down 486 yen and 57 sen from the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also continued to drop, down 32.65 points to 2,734.60 points. The Nikkei average started trading with selling pressure from the morning. Additionally, the automotive tariff policy from U.S. President Trump weighed heavily, leading to poor performance in related stocks, and the decline in U.S. stock index Futures during extended hours trading added to the burden. Following a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda at noon, talks about interest rate hikes began.
February 20 [Today's investment strategy]
[FISCO Selected Stocks]【Material Stocks】Kura Sushi <2695> 2,590 yen (2/19) operates conveyor belt sushi "Kura Sushi" primarily in roadside locations. It has announced the reintroduction of its shareholder incentive program. The shareholder incentive program was set to be abolished after the reference date at the end of April 2025, but due to requests and opinions from many shareholders about the reinstatement of the program, it will be reintroduced. Previously, discount coupons were provided, but they will be changed to meal vouchers for easier use.【Emerging Markets Stock】ALiNK Internet <7
Focus on Kura Sushi and Nippon Professional Baseball, while Sanwells and FIG seem to be sluggish.
In the US stock market on the 19th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by $71.25 to 44,627.59, the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 14.99 points to 20,056.25, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures fell by 185 yen from the Osaka daytime, reaching 38,985 yen. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 151.40-50 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Kurazushi <2695>, which announced a reintroduction of the shareholder benefit program, and UMC Ele <6615>, which announced that it has established a seven-line mass production system for products aimed at the electric vehicle industry, are in focus.