Stock News Premium = October to December financial results, Main Board peaks at the end of January - February focuses on Automobiles such as Toyota.
The financial results season for Japanese companies for the last year from October to December is starting. Following the preliminary announcements this week, the peak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board will be on the 31st of next week. In February, each company will announce their performance daily until the 14th, and this momentum is likely to influence the direction of the market. For the October to December (third quarter) financial results of firms listed on the Main Board, about 180 companies are scheduled for the 31st. February 7th will also be a crucial day with approximately 170 companies expected to disclose their results, and when combined with companies from the Standard and Growth markets, that day will be significant.
Rating information (Target Price change) = Yusen, Gift HD, ETC
◎ Nomura Securities (three-level rating: Buy > Neutral > Reduce) Nippon Yusen <9101.T> - "Buy" → "Buy", 7,300 yen → 6,500 yen Mitsui O.S.K. Lines <9104.T> - "Buy" → "Buy", 7,300 yen → 6,900 yen Kawasaki Kisen <9107.T> - "Neutral" → "Neutral", 2,350 yen → 2,200 yen ◎ Daiwa Securities (five-level rating: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5) Gift HD <9279.T> - "2" → "2", 3,500 yen → 3,700 yen ◎ Mizuho Securities
Nikkei Rises as SoftBank Joins $500 Billion US AI Push
JP Movers | Fujikura Rose 14.82%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Fujikura(5803.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 14.82% to close at 6943.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was ENEOS Holdings(5020.JP),falling 2.89% to end at 783.9 yen.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Completes Successful Tender Offer for WealthNavi
MUFG Bank Acquires Controlling Stake in WealthNavi Following Tender Offer
ADR Japanese stock rankings - SoftBank Group and other stocks are generally favored for Buy, with Chicago trading at 39,275 yen, which is 315 yen higher than Osaka.
The Japanese stocks of American Depositary Receipts (ADR) saw increases compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 dollar to 155.75 yen), with SoftBank Group <9984>, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group <8316>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Disco <6146>, Nidec Corporation <6594>, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group <8306>, Advantest <6857>, etc., showing a general bias towards buying. The closing price of the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures was up by 315 yen compared to the Osaka daytime, standing at 39,275 yen. The US stock market continued to rise, with the Dow Inc increasing by 537.98 dollars.
The New York market continued to rise on the 21st [New York market - Close].
[NYDow・NASDAQ・CME (Table)] NYDOW; 44025.81; +537.98 Nasdaq; 19756.78; +126.58 CME 225; 39275; +315 (Compared to Osaka Securities Exchange) [NY Market Data] The NY market continued to rise on the 21st. The Dow average closed at 44,025.81, up 537.98 dollars, and the Nasdaq ended at 19,756.78, up 126.58 points. There were concerns that the tariff measures by the Trump administration would not be intensified.
The U.S. Stocks market continues to rise, expecting the Trump administration's accommodative tariff policies (21st).
"Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures (CME)" (21st) MAR24 O 38750 (denominated in dollars) H 39405 L 38690 C 39330 compared to the Osaka Exchange +370 (evening comparison +60) Vol 12614 MAR24 O 38750 (denominated in yen) H 39345 L 38630 C 39275 compared to the Osaka Exchange +315 (evening comparison +5) Vol 35710 "American Depositary Receipt Overview (ADR)" (21st) In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (1 dollar equals 155.75 yen)
Trends in ADR on the 21st = In yen terms, Rakuten, Advantest, SoftBank Group, ETC are performing well.
On the 21st, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipt) showed an overall rise compared to the Tokyo closing price in yen terms. In yen terms, Rakuten <4755.T>, Advantest <6857.T>, Sumitomo Mitsui <8316.T>, Sumitomo Trust <8309.T>, SoftBank Group <9984.T>, etc., were high. Kubota <6326.T>, Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594.T>, TDK <6762.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, Mizuho <8411.T>, etc., also remained strong. Provided by We.
6-K: Report of foreign private issuer (related to financial reporting)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Ceases to Be a Substantial Holder in Appen Limited
The Nikkei average is up about 30 yen, with trading volume led by Disco, IHI, and Advantest.
At around 2 PM on the 21st, the Nikkei Average was trading at approximately 38,930 yen, up about 30 yen from the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying was strong as trading began. There was even a moment when it recovered into the 39,000 yen range, but it continued to be pressured by selling as investors awaited a pullback, leading to a sluggish upward movement. In the Foreign Exchange market, the exchange rate was around 155 yen per dollar, with no major fluctuations. The top volume stocks around 2 PM (Main Board) included JDI <6740.T>, NTT <9432.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, and Nissan <7201.T>.
The Nikkei average is down about 110 yen, turning downward with few clues after buy orders have been completed = Morning session of the 21st.
On the 21st at 10:06 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 38,790 yen, down by about 110 yen from the previous day. At 10:02 AM, it reached 38,643.84 yen, down 258.66 yen. On the 20th local time, the U.S. presidential inauguration took place with Trump making a comeback. The U.S. stock market was closed that day due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day; however, futures for the U.S. stock price index rose in extended hours trading, leading to buying momentum. However, after the initial buying, there was a lack of buying cues, and trading in stock price index futures became intermittent.
Announcement of individual stocks regarding the results of the public purchase offer for WealthNavi Inc. (Stock code: 7342) by Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (PDF / 201KB)
The Nikkei index surged by 451 points, marking a significant rebound, while trading was cautious ahead of the U.S. presidential inauguration, with the Main Board trading volume being the lowest this year as of the afternoon of the 20th.
On the 20th, during the afternoon session, the Nikkei average rose significantly by 451.04 yen to 38,902.50 yen compared to last week's closing. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also saw a large increase of 31.85 points, reaching 2,711.27 points for the first time in three days. This was supported by rebounds in the NY Dow and Nasdaq Composite Index in the US stock market on the 17th, coupled with a shift towards a weaker yen compared to last week's levels, which led to a surge in buying of Japanese stocks. Amidst strong market movements, the Nikkei average reached 581 at 10:40 AM.
JP Movers | Daiichi Sankyo Rose 8.23%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Daiichi Sankyo(4568.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 8.23% to close at 4417.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Nintendo(7974.JP),falling 3.05% to end at 8901.0 yen.
Today's flows: 01/20 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group saw an inflow of JPY¥ 6.14 billion, Nintendo saw an outflow of JPY¥ 6.11 billion
On January 20th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 654.06 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 650.69 billion.$Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group(8306.JP)$, $Advantest(6857.JP)$ and $Fast Retailing(9983
The Nikkei average is about 450 yen higher, with trading volumes led by Disco, IHI, and Lasertech.
On the 20th at around 2:06 PM, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 38,900 yen, which is approximately 450 yen higher than the previous weekend. The latter session started with a Sell predominance. There were moments where the upward range was narrowed due to selling on dips. Currently, with Trump set to be inaugurated as the next president on the 20th, it seems that there is a wait-and-see approach. In the Foreign Exchange market, the exchange rate is around 155.90 yen per dollar. The top volume stocks around 2:06 PM (Main Board) include JDI <6740.T>
The Nikkei average is up about 460 points, buoyed by rising U.S. stocks and a weaker yen = pre-noon on the 20th.
On the 20th, shortly after 10:03 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuates around 38,910 yen, up about 460 yen from the previous weekend. At 9:56 AM, it reached 38,966.97 yen, which is up 515.51 yen. In the US stock market on the 17th local time, both the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index rebounded. In the Foreign Exchange market, movements to Buy back seem to have strengthened, supported by the depreciation of the yen against the dollar and euro. The yen-denominated settlement price of the Chicago Nikkei Futures is based on the Osaka market from the previous weekend on the 17th.