Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Pre-close) ~ The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in three days, with SoftBank Group lowering it by about 44 yen from one stock.

As of the close four days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 49 stocks up, 175 stocks down, and 1 stock unchanged. The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three days. It ended the morning session at 39,077.04 yen, down 171.82 yen (-0.44%) from the previous day (estimated volume 0.9 billion 40 million shares). The US stock market on the 3rd was mixed. The dow inc was down 76.47 dollars at 44,705.53 dollars, while the nasdaq finished trading up 76.96 points at 19,480.91.

Fisco Japan22:26 ET

The Nikkei average started up 105 yen, with DeNA and Itochu among those rising.

[Nikkei Average Stock Price・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39354.00; +105.14 TOPIX; 2755.80; +2.22 [Opening Overview] On the 4th, the Nikkei Average started trading at 39354.00 yen, up 105.14 yen, marking the third consecutive rise. The U.S. stock market on the previous day, the 3rd, showed mixed results. Dow Inc. closed down 76.47 dollars at 44705.53 dollars, while the Nasdaq finished up 76.96 points at 19480.91. The announcement of this week's employment statistics is approaching.

Fisco Japan19:39 ET

ADR Japanese stock rankings - mixed highs and lows, Chicago is up 90 yen compared to Osaka at 39,240 yen.

Japanese stocks of ADR (American Depositary Receipt) rose compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 1 dollar to 149.66 yen), with Denso <6902>, Hoya <7741>, Tokio Marine HD <8766>, Fast Retailing <9983>, Disco <6146>, etc. On the other hand, Japan Post <6178>, Japan Post Bank <7182>, Seven & i Holdings <3382>, Toyota Motor <7203>, Sumitomo Mitsui FG <8316>, etc. declined, resulting in mixed overall performance. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures market.

Fisco Japan18:22 ET

Amazon announces the development of a supercomputer equipped with its own AI semiconductor.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon.com, reportedly announced on the 3rd that they have unveiled plans for the development of an AI supercomputer called "Ultracluster," which will house hundreds of thousands of their self-designed semiconductors named "Trainium," as well as new servers. It is reported that upon its operational launch in 2025, it is expected to become the world's largest for training AI models. Additionally, it is said that Nvidia is also involved in the project.

Fisco Japan16:10 ET

The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, driven by expectations of futures purchasing by overseas investors.

The US stock market was mixed on the 2nd. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 44,782.00, down 128.65 points, and the Nasdaq closed at 19,403.95, up 185.78 points. This week, adjustments intensified ahead of the release of important economic indicators such as employment statistics. After the opening, the market was mixed. Concerns rose over the Dow facing a crisis of rising long-term interest rates, geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and the French cabinet potentially collapsing due to a vote of no confidence, leading to a soft trend throughout the day. The Nasdaq was supported by high tech and remained strong.

Fisco JapanDec 3 02:00 ET

The Nikkei average is up 871 yen, also paying attention to the moving average line.

The Nikkei Average is up 871 yen (as of 1:50 p.m.). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, First Retail <9983>, Tohoku Electric <8035>, Advantest <6857>, etc., are among the top positive contributors, while Sohionext <6526>, Nichirei <2871>, etc., are among the top negative contributors. Within the sectors, marine transportation, nonferrous metals, wholesale trade, precision instruments, and electric appliances are among the top gainers in terms of percentage increase, while electric and gas utilities, air transportation are declining. The Nikkei Average is expanding its gains.

Fisco JapanDec 2 23:52 ET