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.
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.
Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares Declares $0.9403 Dividend
Peering Into Toyota Motor's Recent Short Interest
Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US ETF To Go Ex-Dividend On December 20th, 2024 With 0.9403 USD Dividend Per Share
Moves to adjust positions ahead of the FOMC results.
The Nikkei average fell for four consecutive trading days, ending at 39,081.71 yen, down 282.97 yen (estimated Volume of 2.1 billion 10 million shares). Selling began on the back of declines in major stock indices in the USA market the previous day. During the mid-morning session, it fell to 39,123.32 yen. However, buying on dips and the stability of US stock Futures in the China market and Extended hours trading led to a rise to 39,382.69 yen by the end of the morning session. However, the results of the US Federal Open Market Committee, which will be revealed early tomorrow Japan time, are on the horizon.
The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days, while Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have hit the stop-high, but the Index ETF has seen little movement.
On the 17th, the U.S. stock market declined. The Dow Inc average fell by 267.58 points to 43,449.90 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down 64.83 points at 20,109.06. After opening lower due to high long-term interest rates, it continued to decline. The retail revenue for November, announced in the morning, exceeded market Financial Estimates, and while there has been no change in the view that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), it has led to speculation that the pace of rate cuts next year will be gradual.
Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi merging? Japanese car companies need to band together for warmth.
Nissan is currently mired in financial difficulties, with only 12 to 14 months of Cash / Money Market reserves left, facing pressure from aggressive Shareholders and a huge debt burden, and its stock price has dropped about 39% so far this year; Honda has once again lowered its performance and delivery guidance.
Toyota Motor, Sumitomo Pharma, etc.
*Toyota <7203> ends production of the Lexus 'UX' and focuses on next-generation EVs (Nikkankogyo, page 1) - ○ *Honda <7267> aims to double hybrid vehicle production by 2030, targeting global sales of 1.3 million units per year (Nikkankogyo, page 1) - ○ *Sumitomo Pharma <4506> and Sumitomo Chemicals establish a new company for regenerative and cell medicine, aiming for a scale of 350 billion yen in the late 2030s (Nikkankogyo, page 3) - ○ *Tokyo Gas <9531> signs an agreement with McDonald's to supply renewable energy to 75 stores in the Kanto area (Nikkankogyo, page 3) - ○ *Japan Escon <8892> Mitsubishi Chemicals.
Japanese Auto Giants Nissan, Honda Eye Merger, Says Nikkei
List of Conversion Stocks (Part 1) [List of Parabolic Signal Conversion Stocks]
○ List of stocks for Buy conversion Market Code Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <1515> Nippon Steel Mining 4305 4040 <1726> Br. HD 335333 <1786> Oriental Shiraishi 390378 <1814> Oozumi Construction 15701530 <1928> Sekisui House 36933588 <1979> Taiki Company 47004620 <2153> Eijy HD 16951640 <2445> Takamiya 4
PolAOL HD, DaiKin ETC (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After---------------------------------------------------<6135> Makino F SMBC Nikko "2" "1" <8750> Dai-ichi Life Holdings Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" <8795> T&D Holdings Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After-----------------------------------------
Astroscale and over 20 companies including Toyota are promoting space-related technologies in the UAE.
Significant continued rise. More than 20 companies, including Toyota <7203> and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011>, are reported to be promoting space-related technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it is said that the company will also participate. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Cabinet Office are likely to hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi on the 12th, gathering stakeholders from both countries' industry, academia, and government. Stock prices have been maintaining a weak trend recently, making it easier for buyers to come in due to perceived value.
Japan will restart trade negotiations with Trump. Automobile tariffs will be the most critical game in this round!
① The U.S. president-elect Trump's trade war has caused significant headaches for global leaders, among which, Japan hopes to restart trade negotiations and has stated that there is a consensus to include the elimination of tariffs on autos and auto parts in the negotiations; ② The USA is Japan's largest export market, with autos accounting for one-third of Japan's export volume. In the fiercely competitive auto transformation process, U.S. tariffs could very well become the "last straw" that overwhelms the Japanese auto industry.
Chiyoda Corporation, Nichiban, etc. (additional) Rating
Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Before/After Changes ----------------------------------------------- <4911> shiseido company,limited sponsored adr Mizuho "buy" "hold" <5802> Sumitomo Electric Mizuho "buy" "hold" <9684> Square Enix HDSMBC Nikko "1" "2" Target Stock Price Changes Code Stock Name Securities Company Before/After Changes -----------------------------------------------
Mr. Trump nominates an American billionaire as NASA Administrator.
[Space Business] It has been reported that the future President Trump has nominated billionaire and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Isaacman has invested in and participated in the commercial space travel of the space development company SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, twice. In September, he became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk in the world. <7203> Toyota <7721> Tokyo Instrument <2359> Core <3004> Shinei <3401> Teijin
The Nikkei average rebounds, reacting to the GPIF's policy to raise its investment yield target.
At the end of trading on the US market on November 29, the dow inc rose by 188.59 points to 44,910.65, and the nasdaq increased by 157.69 points to 19,218.17. After the presidential election, the small business confidence index rose, and it was revealed that the soon-to-be President Trump had constructive dialogues with the leaders of Canada and Mexico regarding tariff policies. Concerns eased, improving investor sentiment, leading to buying and a rise after the opening. On the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, retail stores offered discount sales.
List of stocks with cleared clouds (Part 2) [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo: List of Stocks with Cleared Clouds]
○ List of stocks below the cloud market Code Stock name Closing price Leading Span A Leading Span B Main board <1780> Yamauura 1158 1193.25 1169.5 <1835> Tokyu Construction 32103317.53236 <1899> Fukuda Group 52705582.55305 <2121> MIXI 28092811.52826.5 <2217> Morozov 44304577.54470 <2
What's Going On With Toyota Motor Stock Today?
Despite the progress of the yen's appreciation, there is a strong price movement around 38,000 yen.
The Nikkei average fell. It ended the trading at 38,208.03 yen, down 141.03 yen (with a volume of approximately 1.62 billion shares). With Thanksgiving in the US the previous day causing a lack of clues in the market, the yen's temporary increase to the 149 yen per dollar range due to the announcement of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Tokyo's wards before the start of trading was not well received. Export-related stocks were mainly sold, and there were moments when the Nikkei average dropped to 37,986.97 yen in the mid-morning session. However,