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

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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

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

Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.

*Fuji Soft <9749> 8890.K - KKR is expected to conduct a tender offer bid for the company's shares leading to privatization. *Migaro HD <5535> 1365 +300 announced an upward revision of its interim dividend forecast. *Laser Tech <6920> 27170 +5000 both revenue and orders exceeded market expectations in the fourth quarter. *Nippatsu <5991> 1595 +209 updated its performance and dividend forecasts with a significant increase in profits in the first quarter. *Mitsuba <7280> 929 +97 with a significant increase in profits in the first quarter.

Fisco JapanAug 8 01:21 ET

Recruit Holdings, Tokyo Electron ltd. unsponsored adr, Hulic Co. Ltd., and Tokyu Corporation (8th) (6005-9955).

※The above calendar is tentative and subject to change due to company circumstances. --------------------------------------- August 8th (Thurs) <6005> Miura Kogyo <6016> Japan Engine <6022> Akasaka Steel <6028> TechnoPro HD <6029> AtlaG <6062> Charm Care <6089> Will G <6098> Recruit

Fisco JapanAug 7 17:30 ET

INPEX, Sumitomo Riko, Suntory BF, and Kao (8th) (1375-5989).

*Please note that the above calendar is subject to change due to company circumstances. --------------------------------------- August 8th (Thursday) <1375> Yukiguni Maitake <1382> HOB <1439> Yasue Construction <1605> INPEX <1662> Petroleum Resources <167A> Ryosan Hiryo <1721> Comsys HD <1736> Autec <178>

Fisco JapanAug 7 17:30 ET