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 Japan02:00 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 Japan23:52 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (pre-closing) ~ The Nikkei Average has significantly continued to rise, with Tokyo Electron contributing about 93 yen.

As of the market close three days ago, the number of advancing and declining stocks in the Nikkei index was 195 stocks up, 29 stocks down, and 1 stock unchanged. The Nikkei average has continued to rise significantly, closing at 39,180.06 yen, up 667.04 yen (+1.73%) compared to the previous day, with an estimated volume of 1 billion 40 million shares. The US stock market on the 2nd had mixed results. The dow inc fell by 128.65 dollars to 44,782.00 dollars, while the nasdaq ended trading up 185.78 points at 19,403.95.

Fisco Japan22:26 ET

Three points to pay attention to in the latter half of the session - semiconductor stocks rise and recover to the 39,000 yen level.

In the afternoon session of the 3rd, attention should be paid to the following three points. ・The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, and semiconductor stocks increased, recovering to the 39,000 yen level. ・The dollar-yen exchange rate is slightly firm, approaching 150 yen. ・The top contributor to the increase is tokyo electron ltd. unsponsored adr <8035>, and the second is fast retailing <9983>. ■ The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, and semiconductor stocks increased, recovering to the 39,000 yen level. The Nikkei average rose significantly by 667.04 yen (+1.73%) to 39,180.06 yen (estimated volume of approximately 1 billion 40 million shares).

Fisco Japan22:24 ET

Toshiba Electric - Aiming for a dip buy with an awareness of trend reversal.

Extended gains. Following the surge in semiconductor stocks in the USA market, which led to the Nasdaq index reaching a record high, trading started with a buying bias. It began by breaking through the 75-day moving average, which had been suppressing gains, and has since been trading above that average. While the correction trend continues, the Ichimoku Cloud shows thin clouds, indicating a stance towards targeting pullbacks with a focus on trend reversal.

Fisco Japan21:43 ET

The Nikkei index started 235 points higher, with companies like Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Screen Holdings rising.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average: 38748.65; +235.63 TOPIX: 2728.70; +13.98 [Opening Overview] On the 3rd, the Nikkei average started trading with a rise of 235.63 yen to 38748.65 yen. The U.S. stock market on the previous day, the 2nd, was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 44,782.00, down 128.65 points, while the NASDAQ ended trading at 19,403.95, up 185.78 points. This week, important economic indicators such as employment statistics will be released.

Fisco Japan19:45 ET