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 Japan14minutes ago

Bridgestone Corporation unsponsored ADR, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., Kampo Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Yucho Bank (9th) (5101-7183)

* Please note that the above calendar is subject to change due to company circumstances. --------------------------------------- August 9th (Friday) <5101> Hamagomu <5105> Toyo Tire <5108> Bridgestone Corporation unsponsored ADR <5121> Fuji Component <5139> Openwork <5184> Nichirin <5194> Sagami Rubber <5195> Bando

Fisco Japan47minutes ago

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 Japan47minutes ago

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 Japan16:41 ET

Active and newly established stocks in the afternoon session.

*Hanwa Co., Ltd. <8078>: Operating profit in the first quarter decreased by 19.3%, while <3179> Shuppin Co., Ltd. operating profit in the first quarter increased by 44.8%. <7917> Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd. upwardly revises its performance forecast for the year ending March 2025. <3877> Chuo Paru Co., Ltd. operating profit in the first quarter decreased by 62.3%, while <1833> Okumura Corp. operating profit in the first quarter decreased by 88.7%. <4395> Acritec Co., Ltd. 632+

Fisco JapanAug 8 02:57 ET

The Nikkei Average fell for the third consecutive day, with volatile movements focused on short-term funds.

On the 7th, the US stock market fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 38,763.45, down 234.21 (-0.60%), the NASDAQ closed at 16,195.80, down 171.05 (-1.05%), and the S&P 500 closed at 5,199.50, down 40.53 (-0.77%). With the easing of concerns about economic slowdown, buying continued to rise after the opening. After the buyback, the selling pressure was rekindled due to persistent uncertainty about the economy, which suppressed the upside. Towards the end, there was a 10-year bond auction.

Fisco JapanAug 8 02:30 ET