From the perspective of dividend-oriented expectations, the market has recovered to the 38,000 yen level for the first time in a month.
The Nikkei average continued to climb. It closed at 38,027.29 yen, up 246.75 yen (estimated Volume of 1.7 billion 50 million shares), recovering over the 38,000 yen mark for the first time in about a month since February 27. Following the trend of tech stocks being bought in the US market on the 25th, Semiconductors and Electronic Components were purchased, leading to the recovery of the Nikkei average over the key 38,000 yen level at the start. After the buying frenzy, a sense of stagnation became stronger, and there was a moment in the middle of the morning session where it narrowed its gains to 37,873.28 yen, but tomorrow.
Prodelight --- The phone response efficiency service "Telful" collaborates with "LINE WORKS".
Prodilight <5580> announced on the 24th that it has started collaboration with LINE WORKS, a business communication tool provided by LINE WORKS, for its service "Telful powered by INNOVERA", which supports telephone response and business efficiency. As a result, LINE WORKS can now be selected as a tool to transcribe and notify the conversation content recorded by Telful's inquiry reception function.
Value C --- Acquisition of digital marketing support business.
Value Creation <9238> announced on the 25th that it has acquired the digital marketing support business from Digital Plus <3691>. The company has been providing marketing support to various businesses for 17 years since its establishment. In order to further expand its business, it was deemed effective to acquire the digital marketing support business, which is expected to create synergies with existing operations, leading to the conclusion of this business transfer agreement. The target of the business acquisition is the digital marketing support business.
Avex ranks in, announcing a reorganization based in the USA, ETC.
Avex <7860> has made it into the ranking (as of 1:32 PM). It has significantly continued to rise. After the previous day's trading session, it announced a restructuring based in the USA, which seems to be a catalyst for buying. It will make the USA-based artist management company S10 a consolidated subsidiary, and also, Mr. Brandon, the CEO of S10, will become the CEO of Avex's US subsidiary AMGL. This aims to expand opportunities for group-affiliated artists to enter overseas markets and targets business expansion in the Global market.
Scara --- For the interim period ending June 2025, it will turn into a profit. After the fiscal year ending June 2026, it will return to a growth trajectory.
Scalar <4845> has expanded its business through M&A with the corporate philosophy of having 'ethical values', 'fulfilling social responsibility', and 'prospering sustainably', but in response to deteriorating performance, it has implemented business structure reforms for the June 2024 period and is working to rebuild performance under a new management system starting from the June 2025 period. The revenue from continuing operations for the interim period of June 2025 (July to December 2024) is 4,803 million yen, an increase of 3.9% compared to the same period last year.
Stocks hitting the upper and lower limits before the market.
■ Limit up <335A> Mirairo <3646> Ekitan <3727> Applix <4494> Vario Secure <5446> Hokuetsu Metal ■ Limit down <6836> Platt Home *Includes temporary limit up and down (indicative prices).