As it approaches 38,000 yen, the heaviness of the upper range comes into focus.

The Nikkei average fell slightly, ending trading at 37,677.06 yen, down 74.82 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2.6 billion 60 million shares). In the morning, influenced by the decline of U.S. stocks from the previous day and a pause in the depreciation of the yen, selling started out first. However, after the opening, it was bought back at a low, and by the end of the first half, it was purchased up to 37,968.02 yen. When the good earnings outlook from U.S. semiconductor memory giant Micron Technology Inc was conveyed, some semiconductor-related stocks were bought. Additionally, against the backdrop of expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, there was anticipation for an improvement in profit margins.

Fisco JapanMar 21 03:29 ET

Japan's Core Inflation Rate Slows to 3% in February, Exceeds Forecast; Food Prices Slow Slightly

Seeking AlphaMar 21 01:21 ET

Stocks that moved and those that were traded in the front market.

*Tokyo Kiraboshi <7173> 6170 +710 upward revision of performance and Dividends forecast. *Nanto Bank <8367> 4210 +425 announced a substantial increase in Dividends due to a change in its dividend policy. *Stanley Electric <6923> 2962.5 +275.5 City Index Eleventh has emerged as a major Shareholder. *Gan Ltd <6047> 638 +56 announced its first Dividends payment. *Mercari <4385> 2610 +159 investment judgment by Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities.

Fisco JapanMar 21 01:01 ET

Express News | Reported Earlier, Japan National Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) For February 3.0% Vs. 2.9% Est.; 3.2% Prior

BenzingaMar 21 00:41 ET

Asahi, MonotaRO ETC (additional) Rating

Upgrades - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After -------------------------------------------------------------- <4385> Mercari Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Overweight" Downgrades - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ----------------------------------------------------------------- <3

Fisco JapanMar 20 23:01 ET

Fujitsu, Iwatani Industrial, etc. [List of stock materials from the newspaper]

*Fujitsu <6702> achieves the world's highest efficiency of 85.2% with GaN (Nikkankogyo, page 1) -○*SoftBank Group <9984> acquires a US semiconductor design company to enhance AI infrastructure (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○*Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Unsponsored ADR <6503> establishes a new FA headquarters in China to promote product planning and sales locally (Nikkankogyo, page 4) -○*Iwatani Corporation <8088> cancels hydrogen business in Australia and will consider future policies including alternatives (Nikkankogyo, page 4) -○*Insource <6200> undertakes employee training from Oita and Nakatsu (Nikkankogyo, page 5) -

Fisco JapanMar 20 19:25 ET