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JP Movers | Mitsubishi Motors Rose 5.25%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Advantest Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Mitsubishi Motors(7211.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.25% to close at 491.1 yen. In addition, the top loser was Astellas Pharma(4503.JP),falling 1.52% to end at 1519.0 yen.
Today's flows: 12/23 Disco saw an inflow of JPY¥ 8.81 billion, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries saw an outflow of JPY¥ 9.26 billion
On December 23rd, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 687.2 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 648.65 billion.$Disco(6146.JP)$, $Toyota Motor(7203.JP)$ and $Advantest(6857.JP)$ were net buyers of
Nikkei Stock Average Contribution Ranking (before the break) - The Nikkei Index rebounds, with Advantest and Tokyo Electron contributing about 126 yen increase.
As of the market close 23 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei 225 was 159 stocks up, 64 stocks down, and 2 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei 225 rebounded, closing the morning session at 39,043.59 yen, up 341.69 yen (with estimated Volume of 0.9 billion, 41.33 million shares). Last weekend, the Dow Inc in the US market closed up 498.02 dollars at 42,840.26 dollars, while the Nasdaq finished trading up 199.83 points at 19,572.60 points. Some tech stocks faced Sell pressure at the opening.
The Nikkei Average started up 338 yen, with rises in companies like Disco and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
[Nikkei Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39040.72; +338.82 TOPIX; 2720.32; +18.33 [Opening Overview] On December 23, the Nikkei Average started rebounding with a rise of 338.82 yen from the previous weekend, reaching 39040.72 yen. On the 20th, in the USA market, the Dow Inc rose by 498.02 dollars to 42840.26 dollars, and the Nasdaq increased by 199.83 points to 19572.60, concluding trade. Some high-tech stocks experienced selling, causing an initial decline.
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ADR Japanese stock ranking ~ Japan Post and others generally showing a slight buy advantage, Chicago is 175 yen higher than Osaka at 38,885 yen ~
Japanese stocks for ADR (American Depositary Receipt), compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 156.15 yen per dollar), include Japan Post Holdings <6178>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Toyota Industries <6201>, Honda Motor Co. <7267>, Mitsui & Co. <8031>, Disco <6146>, SoftBank Group <9984>, etc. The stocks that rose include Japan Post Bank <7182>, Seven & I Holdings <3382>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, Nidec <6594>, Kddi Corporation <9433>, JAPAN TOBACCO INC <29.
Stocks that moved the day before part 2 Veru Inc, Hamee, GFA ETC.
Stock Name <Code> 20-Day Closing Price ⇒ Day-on-Day Comparison Tanpaku Co. <9743> 978 -42 Strong sense of completion in the movements due to good earnings evaluation. Rakuten Bank <5838> 4385 -143 Pressured by the decline in bank stocks. Kyushu Electrical Utilities <9508> 1333 -4311 Below the November low, with cutting losses becoming dominant. IHI <7013> 8347 -257 SMBC Nikko Securities has downgraded the investment rating. HOYA <7741> 19530 -685 Softness in Semiconductors stocks leads to dominant selling on rebounds.
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Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.
The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.
Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Close) ~ The Nikkei Average fell for the sixth consecutive day, with SoftBank Group and Advantest contributing to a decrease of about 73 yen from the two stocks.
As of the close on the 20th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 105 that rose, 115 that fell, and 5 that remained unchanged. The US stock market was mixed on the 19th. The Dow Inc rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq dropped by 19.93 points to close at 19,372.77. After the opening, there was an increase. The sudden drop the previous day following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicating a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's (FRB) pace of additional interest rate cuts was not sustained.
JP Movers | Sumitomo Realty & Development Rose 5.49%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Sumitomo Realty & Development(8830.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.49% to close at 4781.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Toppan Holdings(7911.JP),falling 7.29% to end at 3855.0 yen.
The Nikkei average fell by 62 yen, with attention on the US PCE Index ETF and others.
The Nikkei average is down 62 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, SoftBank G <9984>, Advantest <6857>, and HOYA <7741> are among the top negative contributors, while TDK <6762>, Recruit HD <6098>, and Toyota <7203> are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, the Banking Sector, Other Products, Air Transportation, Precision Instruments, and Electricity & Gas sector are seeing significant declines, while Real Estate, Oil & Coal Products, Transportation Equipment, and Construction are also mentioned.
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Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.
*Cybozu <4776> 2644 - Positive sentiment due to consideration of increased dividends for this period and significant profit growth outlook for the next period. *Market E <3135> 964 - Positive sentiment following the announcement of expanded shareholder benefits. *Japan Retech <1938> 1326 +199 High dividend yield appeal following significant dividend increase announcement. *Mitsui E&S <7003> 1754 +150 Reported to begin production of port cranes in Vietnam. *Shin Nihon Science <2395> 1662 +126 Tokai Tokyo Securities recommends buying anew.
The Nikkei average started up by 136 yen, with Kioxia Holdings and Mitsui E&S among those rising.
[Nikkei Stock Average ・ TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38950.28; +136.70 TOPIX; 2722.35; +8.52 [Opening Overview] On the 20th, the Nikkei Average started trading at 38950.28 yen, up 136.70 yen, rebounding for the first time in six days. The U.S. stock market on the previous day, the 19th, was mixed. The Dow Inc increased by 15.37 dollars to 42342.24 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down by 19.93 points at 19372.77. After the opening, there was an upward trend. Federal Open Market...