The Nikkei Stock Average is about 20 yen higher, with positive contributions from Itochu, SoftBank Group, and NINTENDO CO LTD ranking at the top.

On the 27th at 12:46 PM, the Nikkei stock average was around 38,160 yen, down about 20 yen compared to the previous day. Although buying was dominant at the start of the afternoon session, the market has shown a heavy upward trend. The foreign exchange market is fluctuating around 149.20 yen per dollar. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, the top contributors positively were ITOCHU <8001.T>, SoftBank Group <9984.T>, and NINTENDO CO LTD <7974.T>. The negative contributors were ADVANTEST <6857.T> and 7&I Holdings <3.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:53 ET

The decline in Japanese tech stocks led to a temporary drop below the 38,000 yen level.

The Nikkei average continued to decline, closing at 38,142.37 yen, down 95.42 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 50 million shares). In the previous day's USA market, tech stocks were sold off, leading to a focus on selling semiconductor-related stocks in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei average dropped to 37,742.76 yen during the mid-morning session, also dipping below the key level of 38,000 yen at times. However, many are eager to wait for the earnings report from USA semiconductor giant NVIDIA, which is scheduled for early tomorrow morning Japan time.

Fisco JapanFeb 26 02:22 ET

Rating Information (Investment Decision Change - Part 2) = Chugai Pharmaceutical, SUBARU, ETC.

◎ SBI Securities (three levels: Buy > Hold > Sell) Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519.T> -- New "Buy", 9,000 yen Ion <8267.T> -- New "Hold", 4,000 yen Fast Retailing <9983.T> -- New "Hold", 50,000 yen ◎ JP Morgan Securities (three levels: Overweight > neutral > Underweight SUBARU <7270.T> -- "Neutral" → "Underweight", 2,700 yen → 2,500 yen ◎ Goldman Sachs Group Inc (three

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 25 20:03 ET

Fast Retailing To Go Ex-Dividend On February 27th, 2025 With 225 JPY Dividend Per Share

February 26th (Japan Standard Time) - $Fast Retailing(9983.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on February 27th, 2025.Shareholders of record on February 28th, 2025 will receive 225 JPY dividend per share.

Moomoo NewsFeb 25 20:00 ET

<Rating Change Observation> Upgrade of new companies such as Ion/Rigaku HD, downgrade of SUBARU, etc.

◎ New and Resumed Recommendations Ion <8267.T> - Internet-based is in the middle of three levels. Fast Retailing <9983.T> - Internet-based is in the middle of three levels. ◎ Upgrade Rigaku HD <268A.T> - Domestic major is at the top level of three tiers. TIS <3626.T> - US-based is rated "Buy". Tatsumo <6266.T> - Domestic mid-sized is at the top level of three tiers (Target Price is lowered). Screen <7735.T> - Bank-based is at the top level of three tiers. ◎ Downgrade Mitsubishi Gas Chemical <4182.T> - Domestic semi-major.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 25 18:50 ET

AI needs to be cautious and is wary of the tightening of semiconductor regulations against China.

The Nikkei average fell sharply. It ended trading at 38,237.79 yen, down 539.15 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares). Selling started early due to the decline in US tech stocks, and the index dropped to 38,131.79 yen just after the trading began. Subsequently, targeting a self-rebound and with buying in trading company stocks, it recovered to 38,485.95 yen toward the end of the morning session. However, aggressive rebound movements were limited, continuing to consolidate around 38,300 yen. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board's

Fisco JapanFeb 25 02:42 ET