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The U.S. grain industry is performing well, but the war in Iran is inflicting pain on American households.
According to pawnshop operators across the United States, there has been an increase in demand for funds through pawning over the past month. This is being reported as a sign that rising gasoline prices are placing a significant burden on some consumers. Observations from the field suggest that the impact may be extending to middle- and upper-income groups as well. <2674> Hard Off <2681> Geo HD <3048> BicCamera <3093> Trefaq <3179> Shuppin <3
Growth 250, an emerging stock index, fell on the 13th due to postponed buying amid uncertainties in the Middle East.
The TSE Growth Market 250 Index fell in the session. Amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East situation, investors took a wait-and-see stance, and the emerging companies market came under selling pressure. Power X fell after four consecutive trading days of gains. Astroscale and QPS HD also declined slightly, while Trial HD and Oncolys BioPharma were sold off. On the other hand, QD Laser and ACSL extended their gains significantly, with Refine Bus and Terra Drone hitting the upper price limit. Power X, which topped trading volume despite finishing in negative territory, saw its shares rise in early trading.
TRIAL Holdings Lifts Sales and Membership on SU-PAY Promotion and Store Expansion
In the [Bull & Bear] report, emerging markets remain on a buying trend, with growth stocks continuing to rise sharply.
More than 80% of growth stocks advanced, with the emerging enterprise market also seeing strong buying interest. The TSE Growth Market 250 Index continued its upward trend, recording a gain of over 3% from the previous day. Power X <485A> rebounded, while QPSHD <464A> and Astroscale <186A> extended their gains. ACLS <6232>, which announced it had received a major contract from the Ministry of Defense, also rose. Conversely, Trial HD <141A>, OTS <4564>, and IGS <4265>
Shimadzu Corporation, NEC, and others [List of stock-related materials from newspapers].
- Trial HD <141A> collaborates with 10 companies, including Asahi and NTT, on cybersecurity measures in distribution (Nikkan Kogyo, front page). - Mitsubishi Chemical Group <4188>, together with four NTT Group companies, successfully applies IOWN technology for maintenance at Mizushima Petrochemical Complex (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3). - Pan Pacific HD <7532> acquires Olympic Group to expand its presence in the Greater Tokyo Area (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3). - Mizuho FG <8411> plans to establish a specialized organization within the year to support family-owned businesses with succession and related matters (Nikkan Kogyo, page 5). - Shimadzu Corporation <7701>
April 3rd [Today's Investment Strategy]
[FISCO Select Stocks] [Material Stock] Kasumigaseki Capital <3498> at 2,324 yen (as of April 2): The company operates a business model that combines consulting-based development with fund management. It recently announced its first-half financial results. Operating profit reached 8.065 billion yen (a year-on-year increase of 67.8%), turning to profit growth from the first quarter's 2.814 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of 5%). The real estate market remains robust, supported by strong investment demand from domestic and international investors. The forecast for operating profit in the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 26.5 billion yen.