Despite the fee of 0.03 million yen, ChatGPT and other services are becoming popular among the general public in the U.S.

There is a free version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT, but there is also an option to pay up to $200 per month (about 0.03 million yen) for unlimited access to more advanced models. Paid apps like the AI image generation app "Midjourney" and the design app "Canva," which cost around $10 per month, are also reportedly gaining popularity. According to a recent Gallup poll, more than 35% of Americans use AI-equipped products at least once a week.

Fisco Japan17:07 ET

Hatena --- In the second quarter, there was a double-digit revenue increase and significant profit growth, with Technology solution services performing steadily.

Hatena <3930> announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending July 2025 (August 2024 to January 2025) on the 14th. Revenue increased by 21.1% year-on-year to 1.964 billion yen, operating profit increased by 1,199.6% to 0.224 billion yen, ordinary profit increased by 621.7% to 0.229 billion yen, and interim net profit increased by 664.5% to 0.157 billion yen. Revenue from Technology solution services reached 1.469 billion yen, up 34.1% compared to the same period last year. Regarding entrusted services,

Fisco JapanMar 17 06:43 ET

Berkshire "as promised" increased its Shareholding in Japan's five major trading companies, with an average holding ratio close to 10%.

The shareholding ratios of Mitsui & Co. increased from 8.09% to 9.82%, Mitsubishi Corporation's shareholding rose from 8.31% to 9.67%, Sumitomo Corporation's shareholding increased from 8.23% to 9.29%, Itochu Corporation's shareholding was raised from 7.47% to 8.53%, and Marubeni Corporation's shareholding went up from 8.30% to 9.30%. Munger once stated that Buffett's bet on the Japanese stock market is a "once in a century" opportunity, as the low interest rate environment allows investors to achieve substantial returns at almost zero cost.

wallstreetcnMar 17 04:44 ET

Daiwa House, Shimizu Corporation, etc. (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After -------------------------------------------------- <1979> Taiki Company Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After -------------------------------------------------- <1801> Taisei Corporation Morgan S 8100 yen 8800 yen <1803> Shimizu Corporation Morgan

Fisco JapanMar 16 22:54 ET

Jacks, Yamaha and others [List of stock materials from the newspaper]

* JAX <8584> Mitsubishi UFJ Bank adds 39 billion yen in investment, holding 40% voting rights in MUFG (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○ * Nippon Steel <5401> promotes market formation for 'GX Steel' domestically, advancing the economic valuation of CO2 reduction during manufacturing (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○ * Yamaha Motor <7272> extends operations at Hamakita Plant until 2031, postponing the completion within this year (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○ * SoftBank <9434> acquires part of SHARP CORP Sakai Plant for 100 billion yen (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○ * Toyota Tsusho <8015> 134.4 billion.

Fisco JapanMar 16 19:06 ET

Nippon Electric Glass, Japan Post Insurance, ETC (Additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Changed After ---------------------------------------------------------- <6807> Wireless Electronics Macquarie "Neutral" "Outperform" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Changed After ---------------------------------------------------------- <3349> Cosmos Pharma

Fisco JapanMar 13 23:20 ET