Express News | Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (MoM) For February 3.5% Vs. 0.5% Est.; -4.5% Prior

BenzingaApr 4 01:43 ET

CRI・MW --- Middleware released for "Nintendo Switch 2".

On the 3rd, CRI Middleware <3698> announced that in conjunction with the launch of NINTENDO CO LTD's new gaming console "Nintendo Switch (TM) 2", all middleware products of their "CRIWARE" designed for gaming will be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. CRIWARE, which expands the expression of games primarily through sound and visuals, is streamlining many development environments. This includes new game development utilizing the new hardware, as well as past releases.

Fisco JapanApr 3 22:57 ET

April 4th [Today's Investment Strategy]

[FISCO Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Onward Holdings <8016> 517 yen (4/3) Clothing manufacturer. Brands include "23区", "組曲", and "iCB" among others. The financial results for the fiscal year ending February 2025 have been announced. The operating profit is 10.1 billion yen (a 9.8% decrease from the previous year). The previous Financial Estimates were 12.5 billion yen (an 11.0% increase). It has been noted that challenges remain in addressing climate change, etc. The operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026 is 11.5 billion yen (a 13.3% increase from the previous year). Operating profit for the entire Overseas business.

Fisco JapanApr 3 20:05 ET

Silicon Studio's middleware "YEBIS" and "Enlighten" are now compatible with Switch 2.

The company's post-effect middleware "YEBIS" and real-time global illumination middleware "Enlighten" have been announced to be compatible with the new game console "NINTENDO SWITCH 2," which will be released by NINTENDO CO LTD on June 5. It will support game development that maximizes graphics performance.

Fisco JapanApr 3 19:48 ET

Nvidia's Custom GPU Enhances Nintendo Switch 2 With AI Features, Real-Time Ray Tracing, 4K Support

BenzingaApr 3 19:36 ET

Awareness of a soft trend and risk-averse movements.

[Emerging Markets Individual Stock Global Strategy] Today's emerging markets are expected to have a weak performance. In the U.S. stock market yesterday, the Dow Inc fell significantly by 1,679.39 dollars (-3.98%) to 40,545.93 dollars. The impact of 'mutual tariffs' on the economy and concerns over trade friction weighed on stock prices. Additionally, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index ETF declined more than expected, further strengthening concerns of entering a recession, which expanded the drop. Today's emerging markets are likely to show a dominant trend of Sell.

Fisco JapanApr 3 19:20 ET