Sony In Talks To Acquire Elden Ring Publisher Kadokawa: Report
Nikkei Average down 149 yen, attention to the number of foreign visitors to Japan and nvidia's earnings.
The Nikkei average is down 149 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies such as Tokyo Electron <8035>, Tokio Marine <8766>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063> are among the top negative contributors, while Seven & i HD <3382>, Recruit HD <6098>, Sony Group <6758> are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, insurance, land transportation, mining, banking, and air transportation are among the top decliners, while textiles & apparels, retail trade, other products, services, and electric & gas sectors are among the top gainers.
The Nikkei average is down by 114 yen, with factors such as the weaker yen supporting stock prices.
The Nikkei average is down 114 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies like Toyo Electric <8035>, Tokio Marine <8766>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063> are among the top negative contributors. On the other hand, companies like 7&iHD <3382>, Sony Group Corp <6758>, Recruit HD <6098> are among the top positive contributors. In the sector, insurance industry, mining industry, land transportation, air transportation, and other financial businesses are among the top declining sectors, while retail trade, other products, textiles & apparels, electric & gas industry, and service industry.
2024 Forbes China Overseas Globalization Selection: china lit selected as a global flagship brand.
Sina Technology News, at noon on November 20, announced the results of the '2024 Forbes China·Globalization Selection' on November 19. China Lit Group and other companies were selected as one of the Top 30 flagships for globalizing overseas. Forbes cited in the award reasons that China Lit launched multiple popular TV series and movies both domestically and internationally in 2024, topping the ratings in many countries. The company is committed to building a global IP industry chain, promoting the overseas expansion of IP ecology including online literature, publishing, audio, animation, film, games, and derivatives. It has cultivated an ecosystem of online writers covering over 100 countries and regions overseas with a cumulative overseas visitor base.
Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (before closing) ~ Nikkei Average falls, with Toshiba Electronic pushing down about 23 yen as one stock.
As of the close 20 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 68 stocks rising, 156 stocks falling, and 1 stock unchanged. The Nikkei average fell back, finishing the morning trade at 38,242.35 yen, down 172.08 yen (-0.45%) from the previous day, with an estimated volume of 0.8 billion 30 million shares. The U.S. stock market on the 19th was mixed. The dow inc fell by 120.66 dollars to 43,268.94 dollars, while the nasdaq rose by 195.66 points to 18,987.47.
The Nikkei average fell, with trading restrained as we continue to wait for nvidia's earnings report.
The Nikkei dropped. It ended the morning session at 38,242.35 yen, down 172.08 yen (-0.45%) from the previous day, with an estimated trade volume of 0.8 billion 30 million shares. On the 19th, the US stock market was mixed. The Dow Jones fell 120.66 dollars to close at 43,268.94 dollars, while the Nasdaq rose by 195.66 points to 18,987.47. Concerns over the worsening Ukraine-Russia war accelerated selling, leading to significant declines after the opening. Following the sluggish housing starts, growth concerns also emerged for the Dow.
Sony Said to Weigh Deal for Japanese Content House Kadokawa
Nikkei average started 61 yen higher, with 7&i HD and Tokyo Gas among others rising.
[Nikkei Average Stock Price・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38475.70; +61.27 TOPIX; 2711.00; +0.97 [Opening Overview] On the 20th, the Nikkei average started trading up by 61.27 yen at 38475.70 yen. The previous day's US stock market on the 19th was mixed. The dow inc was down by 120.66 dollars at 43268.94 dollars, and the nasdaq ended trading up by 195.66 points at 18987.47. Concerns about the deepening Ukraine-Russia war.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Asahi Kasei, etc. [List of stock information from the newspaper]
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. <7012> will enter the civil aircraft engine MRO in the fiscal year 2026, and will enhance the structure of its two factories in Hyogo (Nikkan Kogyo front page) - ○ Subaru Corp Unsponsored ADR <7270> adopts On Semiconductor's image sensor for "EyeSight" (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. <5713> nickel-based cathode material plant for automotive use to start operation in January next year (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Asics Corporation <7936> upwardly revises its three-year mid-term plan, raising its operating income to over 130 billion yen (Nikkan Kogyo page 3) - ○ Canadivya <7004>
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Sony is reportedly considering acquiring the Japanese content giant Kadokawa.
Sony Group is exploring the acquisition of the japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp., a trade that could expand its content business and strengthen its control over the producer of the popular role-playing game "Elden Ring." According to insiders, Sony has been considering a possible acquisition proposal for Kadokawa, and the two companies have held discussions. They added that negotiations are still ongoing, and Sony may also decide not to make a formal offer. Due to the matter being unpublished, the insiders requested anonymity. Both of these entertainment groups are from FromSoftware Inc.
Sony (SONY.US) is reportedly in talks to acquire Japan's publishing company Kadokawa Group, or further expand its extensive IP library.
Foreign media sources citing informed individuals reported that Sony Group (SONY.US) is discussing the acquisition of the japanese content publishing company Kadokawa.
Sony Group in Discussion to Buy Japan's Kadokawa, Reuters Says, Citing Sources
The Nikkei average has rebounded and is fluctuating slightly while waiting for nvidia's earnings report.
On the 18th, the USA market was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the trading session at 43,389.60, down 55.39 points, while the NASDAQ ended at 18,791.81, up 111.69 points. With limited news at the opening, the market was mixed. The unexpected improvement in the November NAHB Housing Market Index and strong growth expectations provided support, but the Dow was pressured by profit-taking sales and traded weakly throughout the day. The NASDAQ was supported by the rise of electric car maker Tesla, a decline in long-term interest rates, and expectations for the earnings of semiconductor company NVIDIA.