Investment strategy for today, August 9th.

[Fisco's Selected Stocks] [Materials Stocks] KOKUSAI ELECTRIC <6525> 3285 yen (8/8) was established as a spin-off of Hitachi Kokusai Electric's semiconductor manufacturing equipment division, specializing in film deposition equipment. The first quarter results were announced. The operating profit was 17.8 billion yen (4.4 times higher than the same period last year). Against the background of the popularization of AI generation, the demand for advanced node DRAM and Logic has recovered. Operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to be 44.8 billion yen (a 45.7% increase from the previous year). This is in response to the full-year forecast.

Fisco JapanAug 8 20:04 ET

Pay attention to companies like Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and Fujikura Ltd, while Nikon Corp Spons and Amada Co Ltd are sluggish.

On the US stock market on the 8th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 683.04 points to 39,446.49, the Nasdaq Composite Index was up 464.21 points to 16,660.02, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures were up 795 yen to 35,575 yen compared to the Osaka day session. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 147.20-30 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Pacific Cement <5233>, which saw a 5.9-fold increase in operating profit in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, KOKUSAI <6525>, which similarly saw a 4.4-fold increase, and Kaneka <0003463.T> , which saw an 83.4% increase.

Fisco JapanAug 8 19:15 ET

INPEX and others announced share buybacks on August 8th.

The following stocks announced their share purchase framework on August 8th (Thursday): <1605> INPEX - 64 million shares (5.2%), 80 billion yen (August 24th to December 31st) <3569> Selen - 2 million shares (3.6%), 6 billion yen (August 9th, 2024 to March 31st, 2025) <8876> Riro Group - 4 million shares (2.6%), 5.5 billion yen (August 9th to October 31st, 2024) <6235> Optorun - 340

Fisco JapanAug 8 18:02 ET

McDonald's, Isetan Mitsukoshi, Rakuten G, ENEOS HD (9th) (1379-5076)

*The calendar above is tentative and subject to change due to company circumstances. ---------------------------------------August 9 (Friday) <1379> Hokuto <1381> Access <1384> Hokuriyo <1414> Showbond <1417> Miraito One <1429> Japan Aqua <142A> Gingerbread <1431> Livework <14

Fisco JapanAug 8 17:30 ET

Recruit Holdings' operating profit in the first quarter increased by 5.1% to 127.8 billion yen.

Recruit HD <6098> announced its Q1 2025 financial results for March, with sales revenue up 6% YoY to ¥901.558 billion and operating profit up 5.1% YoY to ¥127.818 billion, exceeding the consensus (approximately ¥118.2 billion). The main HR technology and staffing businesses, such as Indeed, grew, as did financial revenue. [Positive evaluation] <8604> Nomura | <6524> Hubei Industrial Medium <4452>

Fisco JapanAug 8 16:41 ET

Expecting a great performance from Laser Tech

[Stock Market Opening Comments] On the 8th, the Japanese stock market seems to be heading towards a stance of aiming for dips, while assessing the strength of the downside after a round of selling. On the 7th, the US market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 234 points and the NASDAQ drop 171 points. The movement of buybacks following the relaxation of concerns of economic downturn, took the lead, but then turned to a decline as long-term US interest rates rose due to the weak results of the 10-year bond auction. The settlement price for Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 34,370 yen, down 700 yen from the Osaka market. The exchange rate of the yen is 1 dollar to 14.

Fisco JapanAug 7 19:38 ET