Concerns about the escalation of trade friction between the US and China eased, temporarily recovering to the 35,000 yen range.

The Nikkei Average has made a significant rebound for the first time in three days, closing at 34,868.63 yen, up 648.03 yen (with the estimated Volume of 1.8 billion shares). On the 22nd, in the USA, it was reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen indicated that progress in trade negotiations with China was possible, leading major stock indices to rise by over 2%. In line with this trend, the Nikkei average started on a Buy and quickly climbed to 35,142.12 yen shortly after the trading began. However, it briefly fell by 143 yen in the morning.

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Rating [Securities companies rating]

Upgrade - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------ <7203> Toyota UBS "neutral" "buy"

Fisco Japan19:46 ET

Focusing on index Buy, breaking through 35,000 yen.

[Stocks Opening Comments] On the 23rd, the Japanese stock market is likely to exhibit resilience with an awareness of rebounds after the buying rush. In the US market on the 22nd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1016 points, and the Nasdaq increased by 429 points. Following reports that US Treasury Secretary Yellen stated that no one believes the current trade situation with China is sustainable and that an agreement will eventually be reached, the buying movement has intensified. A spokesperson for the US government commented that discussions with various countries are proceeding smoothly.

Fisco Japan19:35 ET

China's CATL reveals the latest EV Battery, capable of traveling 520 kilometers with a 5-minute charge.

At the "Tech Day" held in Shanghai, China's CATL showcased an EV Battery that can travel up to 520 kilometers with a five-minute charge. China’s largest EV manufacturer BYD announced an in-vehicle system in March that can travel approximately 400 kilometers with a five-minute charge. <7203> Toyota <6758> Sony Group Corp <6752> Panasonic HD <3407> Asahi Kasei <4204>

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Asian Markets Struggle Amid US Economic Concerns And Dollar Weakness

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Hulic RE, Hisamitsu Pharmaceuticals, etc. (additional) Rating

Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After---------------------------------------------------<2337> Ichigo SMBC Nikko 420 yen 430 yen <2579> Coca BJH Mizuho 2550 yen 2750 yen <3087> Doutor Nihon Res Morgan S 2500 yen 2700 yen <3295> Hulic RE Nomura 149000 yen 157000 yen <4530> Hisamitsu Pharma Mizuho 4700 yen 4850 yen <4

Fisco JapanApr 21 22:37 ET