Nikkei Rises 1.1%, Led by Auto Stocks -- Market Talk
Japan's Services Producer Price Index Rises 3% in November
Japanese Stocks Record Highest Weekly Foreign Outflow in Three Months
12/26 [Strength Weakness Materials]
[Bullish/Bearish Indicators] Bullish indicators: The Nikkei Average is rising (39,130.43, +93.58) • 1 dollar = 157.20-30 yen • Active Share Buyback • Requests from the Tokyo Stock Exchange for corporate value improvement. Bearish indicators: The overnight Nikkei 225 Futures in Osaka is falling (39,140, -60) • Prolonged conflict in Ukraine and Israel • Concerns about economic recession in China. Points of interest: Last trading day with rights for December settlement stocks • Trade Statistics (early December) • Foreign and domestic securities investment (last week) • 2-year government bond auction • Residence construction starts (1
Nikkei Up 0.2%, Led by Auto, Shipping Stocks -- Market Talk
Nikkei May Trade Rangebound in Thin Trading -- Market Talk
Japan's Nikkei Reverses Course, Ends Higher as Autos Rise
Japan's Nikkei Reverses Course, Ends Higher as Autos Rise; China Stocks Edge Down
Ex-Comedian Joins Ex-Goldman Analyst to Advise Japan Stock Fund
Nikkei Falls 0.3%, Dragged by Tech, Electronics Stocks -- Market Talk
Japan Rolls Out More Warnings Against Excessive Currency Moves
Japan's 2024 Stock Rally Brought Meager Returns in Dollar Terms
Nikkei May Rise as Yen Weakens -- Market Talk
12/24 [Strong and Weak Materials]
[Bullish Materials] Bullish materials, the Nikkei average rises (39,161.34, +459.44)・the Dow Jones Industrial Average rises (42,906.95, +66.69)・the Nasdaq Composite Index rises (19,764.88, +192.29)・1 dollar = 157.10-20 yen・Chicago Nikkei Futures rise (39,305, +115)・SOX index rises (5,118.75, +153.84)・VIX index decreases (16.78, -1.58)・Active Share Buyback・Corporate value enhancement by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Japan Startups Set for Longest Rout on Record as Rate Hike Looms
In 2024, Japan's stock market has announced a repurchase plan of 16.8 trillion yen, setting a new high for the third consecutive year.
① According to Statistics, Japanese listed companies have once again announced a record share buyback plan for 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 75%; ② In addition to changes in corporate governance concepts, the increase in buybacks is also related to rising profits and historical issues regarding the elimination of cross-shareholdings; ③ Looking ahead, Japanese companies will also face the challenge of balancing multiple capital expenditure demands.
12/23 [Strong and Weak Materials]
[Bullish and Bearish Factors] Bullish factors: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose (42840.26, +498.02). The Nasdaq Composite Index rose (19572.60, +199.83). The Chicago Nikkei Futures rose (38885, +175). The SOX Index rose (4964.91, +71.44). The VIX Index decreased (18.36, -5.73). U.S. crude oil futures rose (69.46, +0.08). U.S. long-term interest rates decreased. Active Share Buyback. Request for corporate value enhancement from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Bearish factors: Nikkei flat.
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