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 Japan02:22 ET

Eiken Chemical - a comprehensive manufacturer of clinical diagnostic reagents, holds the top Share in fecal occult blood test reagents and aims for growth through Overseas expansion and M&A implementation.

Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. <4549> is a comprehensive manufacturer of clinical testing reagents, handling clinical test reagents and equipment used in various fields such as fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening, urine tests at Hospitals and health checkups, and diagnostic tests for infections. It offers a wide range of clinical testing reagents and equipment used in various diagnostics, including microbiological tests, immunoserological tests, and rapid tests (POCT), with its fecal occult blood test reagents and urine test reagents boasting the top Share in the domestic market. In Japan, it holds the leading share in fecal occult blood test reagents.

Fisco Japan01:37 ET

Petroleum resources, light industry, etc. (additional) Rating

Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Changed After-------------------------------------------------------------<268A> Rigaku Nomura "Hold" "Buy" <3626> TIS GS "Hold" "Buy" <4528> Ono Pharmaceutical City "3" "2" <6752> Panasonic HD Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight" <7735> Screen Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight"

Fisco Japan22:35 ET

February 26 [Today's investment strategy]

[Fisco Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Pool Corp Japan <4690> 1508 yen (2/25) engages in the rental of pallets, handling, and transport equipment. It was announced that a Share Buyback will be implemented, with a maximum of 0.1 million shares, equivalent to 0.2 billion yen, representing 5.94% of the total shares outstanding. An order for the purchase will be placed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's ToSTNeT-3 for self-owned stock trading on February 26. Additionally, it was announced that out of the acquired self-owned stock, up to 0.08 million shares will be canceled on March 25.

Fisco Japan18:58 ET

Focus on JPHD and Akita Silver [Today's individual stock trends]

In the U.S. stock market on the 25th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 159.95 points to 43,621.16, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 260.54 points to 19,026.39, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures dropped by 285 yen to 37,955 yen compared to the daytime in Osaka. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 149.00-10 yen. In today's Tokyo market, JPHD <2749> announced an upward revision of the Financial Estimates and the introduction of a Shareholder benefit program, along with the upward revision of the revenue, operating income, net profit, and Dividends for the fiscal year ending March 2025.

Fisco Japan18:15 ET

Mitsubishi Corporation etc. [Stocks with appeal seen from Volume changes]

Closing prices compared to the previous day Volume *<9257>* YCP 67,670,578,000 *<9812>* Teo HD 27,213,291,900 *<7426>* Yamadai 14,991,838,570,000 *<4558>* Chukyo Pharmaceutical 2,072,426,900 *<4220>* Riken Technos 10,252,654,390,000 *<7353>* KIYO 788,100,143,700 *<1629>* Trading companies wholesale 782,803,730,371,000 *<1482>* i Share 165,420,100,362 *<312

Fisco Japan17:41 ET