Recovery to 0.04 million yen level due to expectations for the New Year market.
The Nikkei average rose significantly for the third consecutive day. It ended at 40,281.16 yen, up 713.10 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2.1 billion 30 million shares), recovering to the 0.04 million yen level for the first time in about five and a half months since July 19. The yen rate weakened to around 158 yen to the dollar in the previous day's Overseas market, leading to early buying focused on export stocks such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average started to rise. Just before the midday close, it recovered to the 0.04 million yen level for the first time in about two weeks. Afterwards, Semiconductor-related stocks and other high-value stocks continued to rise.
BOJ's Dec Summary Raises Expectations of Rate Hike Soon; Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 0.25%
Japan's Retail Sales Growth Accelerates, Industrial Output Contracts; Jobless Rate Remains Steady
Express News | Reported Earlier, Japan Tokyo Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) For December 2.4% Vs. 2.5% Est.; 2.2% Prior
There is a shift away from large vehicles in the USA, which benefits Asian manufacturers.
[EV] Due to the high prices of automobiles and rising interest rates, it has been reported that among Americans, more people believe that bigger is not always better when considering purchasing a vehicle. As costs rise, some automobile buyers seem to be considering sacrificing size and interior space to keep monthly payments lower. <7203> Toyota <6758> Sony Group Corp <6752> Panasonic HD <3
Defense spending is increasing, and Japan's total budget for 2025 will reach a record 115 trillion yen.
In the new budget proposal, the spending items with the largest increase include: a significant increase of over 10% in defense spending, reaching 8.5 trillion yen; and an approximately 7% increase in allocations to local governments. Due to record high tax revenues, the scale of newly issued government bonds will decrease by nearly one-fifth, down to 28.6 trillion yen.
Expectations for inflow of funds with the practical entry into the market in 2025.
[Stock Opening Comment] On the 27th, the Japanese stock market is expected to show a strong buying sentiment despite the limited number of market participants. The U.S. market on the 26th, following Christmas, saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by 28 dollars and Nasdaq decline by 10 points. Amidst a lack of movements after the Christmas holiday, enduring buying expectations for a Christmas rally as we approach the year-end have solidly supported the lower prices. The Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures was 39,700 yen, up 210 yen compared to Osaka. The exchange rate stood at 157 yen per dollar.
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Toyota Motor, SEALSQ, KULR Technology And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday
Toyota Motor Stock Is Trading Higher Thursday: What's Driving The Action?
The three major U.S. stock index futures fell collectively, while Toyota Motor rose over 9% in pre-market trading | Highlights for tonight.
① Toyota Motor's Pre-Market Trading rose over 9%, and the company reportedly plans to increase its ROE to 20%; ② Sources say Alibaba and E-Mart will form a $4 billion E-Commerce joint venture in South Korea; ③ Japan Steel's plan to acquire United States Steel has been postponed until March of next year.
With limited participants, export stocks are leading the market.
The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, closing at 39,568.06 yen, up 437.63 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares). With European and American markets closed, market participants were limited and the day started slightly lower. However, as the yen temporarily weakened to around 157 yen per dollar, export stocks such as Automobiles were actively bought, and the Nikkei average even extended its gains to 39,592.28 yen towards the end of the afternoon session. Additionally, as the final trading day for year-end settlements approached, individual tax-saving sell-offs also peaked.
Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.
*J. Front Retailing <3086> 2150 +1569 - The November period surpassed consensus expectations. *Sekisui Chemical <4204> 2647.5 +193.5 - Reports on the mass production of perovskite Solar Cells have circulated. *Mitsukoshi Isetan <3099> 2696.5 +176.5 - Rising along with J. Front’s favorable Earnings Reports. *Pan Pacific International Holdings <7532> 4250 +231 - European securities have raised the Target Price projections. *Unitika <3103> 148 +7
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Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous After -------------------------------------------- <1911> Sumitomo Forestry Daiwa "2" "1" <7267> Honda Okasan "Hold" "Bullish" <3038> Kobe Bussan Iwai Cosmo "B+" "A" <9107> Kawasaki Kisen Mito "B+" "A" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous After --------------------------------------
Despite the absence of Overseas investors, a solid development is underway.
The Nikkei Average rebounded, finishing at 39,130.43 yen, up by 93.58 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.7 billion 60 million shares). Buoyed by the previous day's rise in U.S. tech stocks, buying began early, pushing the Nikkei Average up to 39,180.59 yen shortly after the open. However, with European and American investors entering the Christmas holiday, market participation was low, leading to a shift to a negative trend due to position adjustments, with the index dropping to 38,927.16 yen during the middle of the morning session. The afternoon session saw a market environment characterized by strong stagnation.
The Nikkei average rebounded as trading became sparse with the Christmas holidays approaching.
On the 24th, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by 390.08 points to 43,297.03, while the Nasdaq finished trading up 266.25 points at 20,031.13. There was caution over rising long-term interest rates, leading to mixed results after the opening. With a shortened trading session on the day before the Christmas holiday, technology stocks continued to be bought, boosting the stock market. Anticipation of a Christmas rally from the 24th through the end of the year aided this rise, and as the day progressed, the gains were expanded at the close. Following the rise in US stocks,
Asia-Pacific Markets Flat in Thin Holiday Trading, PBoC Holds MLF Rate Steady for Third Month
G-tect has strengthened its advantages as a Honda-related Components manufacturer.
Fourth consecutive days of gain. Although a specialized manufacturer of body Components for Honda cars, Honda <7267> and Nissan <7201> announced discussions aimed at management integration on the 23rd, it is seen that Honda's leadership is expected to increase the competitive advantage for Components manufacturers. The stock price rebounded from the 13-week moving average as support, breaking through the 26-week line, and the 52-week line is now within reach.
Higasitetukou, Mitsui Sumitomo, etc. (additional) Rating.
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After --------------------------------------------------------- <9025> Konoike Transport Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" <6460> Sega Sammy HD Daiwa "2" "1" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After --------------------------------------------------------- <4
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF To Go Ex-Dividend On December 26th, 2024 With 2.88329 USD Dividend Per Share