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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
Rating [Securities company ratings]
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
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Canon Inc-Spons Adr, Espec, etc. [List of stocks from the newspaper]
*Canon Inc-Spons Adr <7751> re-enters the ArF lithography equipment market, aiming to gain Share through miniaturization (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 1) -○ *Espec <6859> launches aggressive strategies for Semiconductors, continuously introducing contract measurement services (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 1) -○ *Nippon Steel <5401> believes in 'presidential approval' for the acquisition of United States Steel, statement made for final decision (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 3) -○ *Sumitomo Chemical <4005> sells polarizing film to two Chinese companies, targeting large LCDs, to local companies in spring next year (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 3) -○ *Mitsubishi Corporation <8058> diverse workforce.
List of Conversion Stocks (Part 1) [List of Parabolic Signal Conversion Stocks]
○ List of stocks transitioning to Buy market Code Stock Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <1518> Mitsui Matsushima HD 3575 3155 <1803> Shimizu Construction 12381177 <1815> Tekken 22852195 <1945> Tokyo Energy System 10571032 <2060> Feed One 778752 <2220> Kameda Confectionery 41503990 <2337> Ichigo 367351 <2379> Dip 244
The impact of rising U.S. tech stocks is limited, leading to a shift towards value stocks.
The Nikkei Average fell. It closed at 39,036.85 yen, down 124.49 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion and 40 million shares). Following the rise in US stocks the previous day, buying began to lead, and shortly after the opening, it increased to 39,245.75 yen. However, with the Christmas holiday approaching, the movements of Overseas investors were sluggish, and there was no active push for higher prices. Subsequently, the focus shifted to profit-taking rebalance movements, and by the end of the first half, it dropped to 38,995.76 yen, approaching the key level of 39,000 yen.
The Nikkei average fell back, continuing a lack of direction as the Christmas holiday approaches.
On the 23rd, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by 66.69 points to 42,906.95 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed up by 192.29 points at 19,764.88. Caution was exercised due to the deterioration of the Consumer Confidence Index, leading to mixed results after the opening. Following the retreat of expectations for rapid interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, long-term Gold rates rose, causing the Dow Inc to decline. However, as high-tech Stocks were purchased in anticipation of a Santa Claus rally, the Nasdaq remained strong, expanding its gains towards the end of the trading session, benefiting the overall market.
Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Rise in Thin Pre-holiday Trading and Tracking Strong Gains on Wall Street
Express News | Bank of Japan Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) 1.7% Vs. 1.5% Est.; 1.5% Prior
Sekisui House, Rakusuru, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------- <2678> Askul City "3" "2" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------- <2678> Askul Mizuho "Buy" "Hold" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change
Honda --- significantly extended gains, the announcement of a large-scale Share Buyback came as a surprise.
Significant continued rise. Announced the implementation of a share buyback of 1.1 billion shares, which is 23.7% of the outstanding shares, with a maximum limit of 1 trillion 100 billion yen, resulting in a positive surprise due to the scale. The acquisition period is from January 6, 2025, to December 23. Additionally, a basic agreement has also been announced regarding discussions for a management integration through the establishment of a joint holding company with Nissan. Aiming for an Equity Transfer in August 2026. There is an increasing view that the company will have an advantage in terms of the transfer ratio.
Honda, Denso, etc. [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
*HONDA <7267> is in discussions to merge with NISSAN MOTOR CO, with a final agreement aimed for June next year (Nikkei Industrial Daily, page 1) - ○ *Alps Alpine <6770> has increased the sensitivity of its 'Magnetic Sensor' by 10 times, investing 15 billion yen for mass production (Nikkei Industrial Daily, page 1) - ○ *Obayashi Corporation <1802> has appointed Toshimi Sato as President, aiming to expand business areas Overseas ETC (Nikkei Industrial Daily, page 3) - ○ *Toyota Industries <6201> has resumed domestic shipments of forklifts, starting with diesel models (Nikkei Industrial Daily, page 3) - ○ *JR Kyushu <9142> is withdrawing from the Japan-Korea high-speed ferry service, ceasing operations.
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