FANUC Robot M-950 i A/500 won the 2024 Nikkei Excellent Product and Service Award in the Global category.

On January 6, 2025, FANUC CORP's FANUC Robot M-950iA/500 won the 2024 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Award in the Global category. The Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Award is presented annually by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun to recognize particularly outstanding new products and services, and this year's edition marks the 43rd time. Nominations are not publicly solicited; instead, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun independently selects candidate products and services.

FanucJan 5 10:00 ET

ADR Japanese stock rankings - general sell-off led by Japan Post Bank and a decline of 555 yen compared to Osaka, standing at 39,435 yen.

The ADR (American Depositary Receipt) of Japanese stocks, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 156.82 yen per dollar), saw declines in stocks such as Japan Post Bank <7182>, Honda Motor <7267>, Toyota Motor <7203>, Denso <6902>, Disco <6146>, Nidec <6594>, and Renesas <6723>, resulting in a general trend of selling pressure. The clearing price for Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures was down 555 yen compared to the Osaka daytime price at 39,435 yen. The US stock market continued to decline. The Dow Inc average fell by 418.48 dollars to 42,5.

Fisco JapanDec 30, 2024 20:03 ET

As of the end of the year, a record high has been reached for the first time in 35 years.

The Nikkei average fell for the first time in four trading days. It ended the trade at 39,894.54 yen, down 386.62 yen (volume estimated at 1.6 billion 20 million shares). Reflecting the high plateau of U.S. interest rates, there was a leading Buy in the financial Sector, including Banks and Insurance. The Nikkei average started strong at 40,325.78 yen. However, amid the decline in U.S. stocks at the end of the previous week and limited market participants at the year-end, profit-taking Sell and adjustments of positions became predominant, resulting in a turn to the downside. After that, it continued to fluctuate around 0.04 million yen. It is noted that the annual figure stands at 1989.

Fisco JapanDec 30, 2024 02:41 ET

The Nikkei average is down 338 yen, with attention on Overseas economic Indicators during the year-end and New Year.

The Nikkei average is down 338 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, Advantest <6857>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Recruit HD <6098> are among the top negative contributors, while FANUC CORP <6954>, FANUC CORP <6954>, and Kawasaki Kisen <9107> are among the top positive contributors. In the Sector, the service industry, Electric Appliances, Nonferrous Metals, Precision Instruments, and Transportation Equipment are experiencing the highest declines, while Marine Transportation, Iron & Steel, Mining, and Rubber Products are also affected.

Fisco JapanDec 30, 2024 00:51 ET

The Nikkei average is down 368 points, with Dow Inc Futures weak, putting pressure on the Tokyo market.

The Nikkei average is down 368 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, ADVANTEST <6857>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Recruit Holdings <6098> are among the largest negative contributors, while FANUC CORP <6954>, Yaskawa Electric <6506>, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha <9107> are among the largest positive contributors. In the Sector, the service industry, Electric Appliances, Transportation Equipment, Nonferrous Metals, and Insurance are among the top decline rates, while Marine Transportation, Iron & Steel, Mining, and Agriculture & Fisheries are also included.

Fisco JapanDec 29, 2024 23:52 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (as of noon close) - The Nikkei Average fell, with Advantest and Fast Retailing contributing to a decline of approximately 159 yen.

As of the close 30 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei Average was 88 rising, 135 falling, and 2 unchanged. The Nikkei Average fell, ending the morning session at 39,979.68 yen, down 301.48 yen (estimated Volume of 0.7 billion, 58.3 million shares). Last Friday, the Dow Inc in the USA closed down 333.59 dollars at 42,992.21 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended down 298.33 points at 19,722.03 points. With the holiday season approaching, participant numbers are limited.

Fisco JapanDec 29, 2024 22:38 ET