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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.
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, 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.
Japanese Automakers Honda, Nissan Start Merger Talks: Mitsubishi Motors Considers Joining
Afternoon session [Active stocks and traded stocks]
*Satsudora Holdings <3544> 839 +53 Operating profit for the first half increased by 28.7%, expanding from 1.4% increase in the first quarter. *Yoshimura Food <2884> 1368 +74 Reports indicate that the Chinese government is considering the resumption of imports of Aquatic Products from Japan. *Mitsubishi Motors <7211> 491.1 +24.5 Reports are indicating that the new holding companies of Honda <7267> and Nissan <7201> are considering establishment by August 2026. *Fanpepp <4881> 1
The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in seven days, as buying prevailed due to the avoidance of a U.S. government agency shutdown.
Last weekend, the USA market's Dow Inc average closed up by 498.02 points at 42840.26 points, and the Nasdaq closed up by 199.83 points at 19572.60 points. While some tech stocks saw early selling, leading to a decline at the open, the November Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index suggested progress in inflation control, supporting an increase. The Dow Inc average briefly surged over 800 points higher compared to the previous day, but faced expiration of stock index Futures and Single Options for individual stocks.
Nihon Shokubai, Disco, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After----------------------------------------------------------<3349> Cosmos Pharmaceutical Macquarie "Neutral" "Outperform" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After----------------------------------------------------------<2875> Toyo Suisan.
The Nikkei average fell for the sixth consecutive day, closing at a low due to the decline in financial stocks.
On the 19th, the U.S. Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc. rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq fell by 19.93 points to end at $19,372.77. After the opening, the market experienced an upward movement. The sharp drop the previous day, due to the indication from the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) of a slowdown in the pace of additional interest rate cuts during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was seen as an overreaction, leading to a wave of buying. The domestic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the July to September period was revised upward, and new unemployment Insurance claims were announced in the morning.
Japan Post, Idemitsu Kosan, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous Changed -------------------------------------------------------- <5020> ENEOS Daiwa "3" "2" <6525> KOKUSAISMBC Nikko "2" "1" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous Changed -------------------------------------------------------- <7
The Nikkei average has fallen for five consecutive days, influenced by the decline in U.S. stocks, but the decrease in value has narrowed due to the "rate hike being put off."
On the 18th, the US Stocks market continued to decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,123.03 dollars to 42,326.87 dollars, while the Nasdaq dropped by 716.37 points to 19,392.69 points. Ahead of the announcement of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results, a wait-and-see attitude strengthened, resulting in mixed trading after the opening. While the Dow average, which had been declining until the previous day, saw some buying in major stocks and rose, the Nasdaq started off slightly lower. The FOMC is expected to raise the main policy interest rate by 0.25% as anticipated.
TBS HD, NTV HD, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------------ <4676> Fuji HD Nomura "Neutral" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------------ <4293> Septeni
Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Corporation, etc. [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
*Nissan Motor Company <7201> is in discussions for integration with Honda, planning to establish a holding company and considering a merger with Mitsubishi Motors (Nikkai Industrial Front Page) - ○ *Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011> appoints Mr. Ito as president, focusing on growth strategies in energy and defense (Nikkai Industrial Page 3) - ○ *NTT <9432> alongside eight major telecommunications companies, aims to restore disaster-affected communications networks quickly, expanding cooperation, sharing fuel supply bases and laying ships (Nikkai Industrial Page 3) - ○ *Mitsui Chemicals <4183> promotes decarbonization in the petrochemical sector, discussing details of collaboration among three companies (Nikkai Industrial Page 3) - ○ *Sumitomo Corporation <8053> participates in large-scale residential development in Australia, current.
List of cloud-breaking stocks [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of cloud-breaking stocks]
○ List of stocks that broke through the clouds in the market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B TSE Main Board <2211> Fujiya 2696 2662 2691.5 <2410> Career DC18611783 1830.5 <2429> World HD 1997 1992 1976 <3116> Toyota Boshoku 1990 1986.25 1931.5 <3154> Broadcasting HD 8298 18.75
Honda Says Media Reports That Company, Nissan And Mitsubishi Motors Will Begin Discussions Of Business Integration Are Not Based On Company Announcement
Moves to adjust positions ahead of the FOMC results.
The Nikkei average fell for four consecutive trading days, ending at 39,081.71 yen, down 282.97 yen (estimated Volume of 2.1 billion 10 million shares). Selling began on the back of declines in major stock indices in the USA market the previous day. During the mid-morning session, it fell to 39,123.32 yen. However, buying on dips and the stability of US stock Futures in the China market and Extended hours trading led to a rise to 39,382.69 yen by the end of the morning session. However, the results of the US Federal Open Market Committee, which will be revealed early tomorrow Japan time, are on the horizon.
Stocks that hit the upper or lower limit in the afternoon session.
■ Limit up <3185> Yume Tenbō <3858> Ubiquitous AI <4222> Kodama Chemicals <4935> Liberta <5131> Linkers <7138> TORICO <7201> NISSAN MOTOR CO <7211> Mitsubishi Motors <7256> Kawanishi Industrial <7360> On Deck <9245> Libero ■ Limit down *Includes temporary limit up/down (indicative prices).
Japan M&A Center, DIC, ETC (additional) Rating
Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ----------------------------------------------- <2127> Japan M&A Center Nomura 950 yen 760 yen <4631> DIC Nomura 4000 yen 4300 yen <4634> artience Nomura 4900 yen 4200 yen <7181> Japan Post Insurance Nomura 3600 yen 3700 yen <3405> Kuraray Okasan 2400 yen 3000 yen <4919> Milbon Daiwa 36
Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi merging? Japanese car companies need to band together for warmth.
Nissan is currently mired in financial difficulties, with only 12 to 14 months of Cash / Money Market reserves left, facing pressure from aggressive Shareholders and a huge debt burden, and its stock price has dropped about 39% so far this year; Honda has once again lowered its performance and delivery guidance.
Rating [Securities company ratings]
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ------------------------------------------------------------ <9509> Hokuden Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Overweight" <7012> Kawasaki Heavy Industries SMBC Nikko "2" "1" <8804> Tokyo Tatemono Goldman Sachs "Hold" "Buy" <8905> AEON Mall Goldman Sachs "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After