Today's investment strategy for August 28th
[FISCO Selected Brands] [Material Brands] Intera Life Holdings <1418> ¥278 (8/27) They handle the design, construction, and management maintenance of commercial facilities and public facilities. The forecast for the fiscal year ended February 2025 has been revised upward. The operating profit is expected to be 0.6 billion yen (2.2 times the previous year). This is a 50% increase from the previous forecast. The interior construction business and the audio and lighting equipment business are doing well. In addition to the expected concentration of completion of construction related to the Osaka-Kansai Expo in the second half, it is also expected that the completion of construction in the city center will be concentrated in the second half.
Prince HD, JTEKT, etc.
Prince HD <3861> increases production of film for electric car capacitors, new equipment to start operation in November.
Keep an eye on KONISHI and Japan Air Conditioning [Today's individual stock trends].
In the U.S. stock market on the 27th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 9.98 points to 41,250.50, the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 29.05 points to 17,754.82, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures fell 30 yen to 38,270 yen from the Osaka day session. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 143.90-144.00 yen. In the Tokyo market today, Kanachuo Koyo <9081> revised its financial estimates for the first half of the fiscal year ending in March 25, ASB Machinery <6284> changed its dividend policy and announced an increased dividend for the fiscal year ending in September 24 which was previously undetermined.
Significant gains, strong market conditions for major stocks, backed by improved investor sentiment.
Last week's overview, August 19th to August 23rd, Tokyo Growth Index: High - 642.39, Low - 609.18, Close - 640.52, Compared to the previous week: 5.16% increase, significant increase due to improved investor sentiment, with major stocks performing well. Trading volume did not increase significantly, but due to the improved investor sentiment, large-cap stocks have generally performed well and returned to the level at the opening price on August 1st (641.96pt). In terms of individual stocks, GENDA <9166> has been mentioned by some media.
Unfazed by the possibility of a repeat of "Black Monday," the Governor of the Bank of Japan is resolutely hawkish, still planning to raise interest rates.
Although the Japanese stock market just experienced a "Black Monday" crash earlier this month, the Bank of Japan's determination to raise interest rates does not seem to be shaken. On Friday, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Haruhiko stated during a parliamentary questioning session that if Japan's inflation and economic data continue to meet the central bank's expectations, the Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates.
Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.
*Oriental Consultants Holdings <2498> announced its dividend increase estimate for the fiscal year ending in September 2024.*Tottori Bank <8383> the 25-day moving average has fallen below the 75-day moving average, forming a death cross.*Okuma <6103> announced a stock split of 2:1.*Advantest <6857> semiconductor stocks are hesitant to buy due to a slight decline in the SOX index.*Kawamoto Industries <3604> the first Embox in Asia (+150).