Sell-off of stocks related to semiconductors is increasing for profit-taking.

The Nikkei average fell significantly for the first time in four days, closing at 41,190.68 yen, down by 1,033.34 yen with an estimated volume of 1.8 billion 30 million shares traded. Following the trend of profit-taking selling led by high-tech stocks in the US market, amid increasing expectations for early rate cuts, stocks with a large contribution to the index such as semiconductor related stocks were sold in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei average started at 41,668.86 yen and widened the decline to 41,188.29 yen in the mid-morning of the morning session. In addition, in the foreign exchange market, the yen has been appreciating.

Fisco JapanJul 12 03:14 ET

Active and newly established stocks in the afternoon session.

*NeoMarkets <4196> introduces shareholder benefits system. QUO cards will be presented. *Printnet <7805> has seen a 33.9% decrease in operating profit for the cumulative third quarter, but announced dividend increases for the year ending August 24. *Area <8912> announces share buyback of up to 3.6% of issued shares. *Bordura <4413> saw a 64.2% increase in operating profit for the first quarter. *HPC systems <6597> utilizing machine learning.

Fisco JapanJul 12 02:45 ET

The Nikkei Average sharply fell, with selling pressure intensifying ahead of the 3-day holiday, resulting in the largest decline this year.

On the 11th, the US stock market was mixed. The Dow Inc rose 32.39 points (+0.08%) to 39,753.75, the Nasdaq fell 364.04 points (-1.95%) to 18,283.41, and the S&P 500 ended trading at 5,584.54, down 49.37 points (-0.88%). The June Consumer Price Index (CPI) serves as evidence of the slowdown in inflation, boosting expectations of a rate cut. Dow Inc moved steadily throughout the day supported by the recovery of real estate and other interest rate-sensitive trades such as A-REIT ETF and Index ETF.

Fisco JapanJul 12 02:30 ET

Nishimatsu Construction hits a new high [stocks that have hit a new high or low].

Samty Holdings <187A> and Nishimatsu Construction <1820> are among the 99 stocks that have reached a new record on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime. The new record lows on the exchange are Seven & I Holdings <3382> and SHIFT <3697>, among 7 others. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, Standard, and Growth have reached new highs and lows on 07/12 with 99, 7, and 42 new highs and 6, 10, and 70 new lows respectively on 07/01.

Fisco JapanJul 12 02:06 ET

Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.

* Sansan <4443> 2130 yen - Significant profit increase guidance has impact. * Bay Current Consulting <6532> 4323 +700 In the first quarter, good results that exceed the consensus. * Tamahome <1419> 4395 +530 Reconsideration buying with the plan for profit increase and dividend increase this term. * SHIFT <3697> 12595 +1340 Although the previous day there was a sharp decline due to earnings, small and medium-sized growth stocks bought on declines. * Aeon Mall <8905> 2078 +2

Fisco JapanJul 12 01:00 ET

Strawberries, among other things, continue to rank high, resulting in a significant increase in profits in the first quarter that exceeded expectations.

Ichigo <2337> has ranked in (as of 1:32 pm). It is soaring significantly. It has released its Q1 financial results the day before. The operating profit is JPY 4.22 billion, which is a 72.6% increase compared to the same period last year and far exceeds the consensus of around JPY 3.3 billion. The annual plan is maintained at JPY 16 billion, and it is expected to make steady progress even with a 23.5% increase compared to the previous period. With the real estate market remaining strong, gains from real estate transfers are driving the significant increase in profit. Top-volume change rate [As of July 12 13:32].

Fisco JapanJul 12 00:34 ET