Japan's Nikkei 225 Index Hits a Record High Close of 40,913.65

Yahoo Finance03:06 ET

Nikkei Gains 0.5%, Led by Auto, Real-Estate Stocks -- Market Talk

Japanese stocks are higher, led by gains in auto and real-estate stocks, as signs of U.S. economic weakness raise hopes for Fed rate cuts.

WSJ20:11 ET

7/4 [Strength and Weakness Material]

[Bull and Bear Material] Bullish material, Nikkei average is rising (40580.76, +506.07); Nasdaq Composite Index is rising (18188.30, +159.54); Chicago Nikkei Futures are rising (40660, Osaka comparison +60); SOX Index is rising (5651.72, +106.73); US crude oil futures are rising (83.88, +1.07); US long-term interest rates are decreasing; Expectation of inflation quelling in the United States; Request by the Tokyo Stock Exchange to increase corporate value. Bearish material, NY Dow Jones Industrial Average is falling (39308.00, -

Fisco Japan20:10 ET

Japanese stocks rebounded, with the Nikkei 225 breaking through 40,000 points, and both foreign investment and retail investors setting records for shareholding.

After a three-month hiatus, the Japanese stock market has finally regained its upward trend. The Nikkei 225 index broke the 40,000-point mark again on Tuesday, and the TOPIX index rose to a 34-year high last week. On Wednesday, Japanese stocks continued to rebound. The Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.3% and the TOPIX index rose 0.5%. Over the past five trading days, the two major stock indexes have accumulated gains of 3.3% and 2.8%, respectively. Behind the rebound of Japanese stocks is a record-breaking influx of foreign and retail investors. On the one hand, due to the positive prospect of the end of deflation, loose monetary policy, and improvements in corporate governance, a large amount of overseas funds have poured into Japan. On the other hand,

wallstreetcnJul 3 03:20 ET

The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.33% Higher

Trading EconomicsJul 3 02:30 ET

Nikkei Rises 1.3%, Led by Electronics, Heavy Industry Stocks -- Market Talk

Japanese stocks ended higher, led by gains in electronics and heavy industry stocks due to a weaker yen and hopes for Fed rate cuts.

WSJJul 3 02:08 ET