The Nikkei average is up 134 yen, rising for the fourth consecutive day, but the outlook is heavy on the upside = afternoon session on the 28th.
On the 28th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose by 134 yen and 25 sen compared to the previous weekend, reaching 35,839 yen and 99 sen, marking the fourth consecutive increase. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 22.58 points to 2,650.61 points. At 9:34 AM, the Nikkei average hit 36,075 yen and 26 sen with an increase of 369 yen and 52 sen, briefly recovering to the 36,000 yen level for the first time in about a month during trading hours. However, lacking in clues, profit-taking selling capped the upward movement.
Japan Steel Works, Horiba Manufacturing ETC.
*Japan Steel Works Ltd. (5631) is deepening its presence in India and has established a maintenance base for pelletizing machines (Nikkai Kogyo page 1) - ○ *Daiichi Hokuetsu Financial Group (7327) has reached an agreement to merge with Gunma Bank, aiming to be top class in scale and quality (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *NTT Data Group (9613) has partnered with OpenAI to become a development and sales dealer (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR (8035) has developed a new etching equipment building in Miyagi to support high-performance Semiconductors (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *LIXIL (5938) has high-performance Aluminum windows.
The Nikkei average is down about 85 yen, showing a weak trend following the decline in U.S. stocks = pre-market on the 22nd.
On the 22nd at around 10:08 AM, the Nikkei Average was trading at approximately 34,195 yen, down about 85 yen from the previous day. At 9:44 AM, it reached a low of 34,109.85 yen, down 170.07 yen. In the USA market on the 21st, the composite Index ETF for March's leading economic indicators fell below market expectations, and with President Trump continuing to call for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, both the Dow Inc and Nasdaq Composite Index dropped for four consecutive days. As a result, Japanese stocks were also facing Sell pressure.
The Nikkei average rose by 352 yen, continuing to rise significantly, with a strong performance amid few market participants = afternoon session on the 18th.
On the 18th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose significantly by 352.68 yen to 34,730.28 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 28.92 points to 2,559.15 points. In the morning, selling was prevalent due to the decline in US stocks and a stronger yen on the 17th. However, after showing no further selling pressure and stabilizing, it turned upward and expanded its gains. After the initial buying subsided, there were instances of trading in a narrow range, but the European and American stock markets on the 18th were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
The Nikkei index fell by 347 yen, marking a decline for the first time in three days, with the drop widening due to the Dutch ASML's earnings report, but showing signs of resistance to further decline = Afternoon of the 16th.
On the 16th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session fell by 347.14 yen compared to the previous day, at 33,920.40 yen, marking a decline for the first time in three days. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also dropped by 15.32 points to 2,498.03 points. Following a drop in US stocks on the 15th locally, and in light of reports of export restrictions on chips to China, the stock price of US NVIDIA plummeted in Extended hours trading, leading to selling pressure from the morning that followed a weak trend. In the afternoon session, ASML, a Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, announced its financial results for January to March 2025.
The Nikkei average is down by about 180 yen, and the stock price of NVIDIA fell sharply during extended hours trading, with Japanese stocks also trending weakly = 16 days before noon.
On the 16th, shortly after 10:06 AM, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 34,090 yen, down approximately 180 yen from the previous day. At 9:43 AM, it reached 34,064.62 yen, down 202.92 yen. In the US market on the 15th, due to the uncertainty surrounding the US administration's tariff policy, a wait-and-see attitude has strengthened as the announcement of March's retail revenue and a speech by Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, are scheduled for the 16th, leading both the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index to decline for the first time in three days.
Obayashi Corporation Revises Financial Forecasts Upward for FY 2025
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Obayashi Corporation is building a data ecosystem such as the 'Area Dashboard' to grasp the hidden attractions and possibilities of the area.
On the 7th, Taisei Corporation <1802.T> announced that it would analyze data obtained from three initiatives: the "Area Data Platform Business" that collects, analyzes, and disseminates urban data using its unique analysis indicators and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the "Service Business" that develops its unique Smart City services, and the "Area Management Business" that supports well-being urban development using these tools, in order to understand the hidden charms and potential of the area with an "Area Dashboard."
Daiwa House and Sanwa Shutter Manufacturing developed the fire-blocking panel shutter "Split Sea".
On the 4th, Daiwa House Industry <1802.T> announced that, in collaboration with Sanwa HD <5929.T> and Sanwa Shutter Manufacturing, it developed a panel shutter called "Split-Seater" that maintains convenience through large openings in partially wooden buildings while blocking fire spread during emergencies. As of March 31, it received approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a fire protection facility with heat resistance performance for 90 minutes (certification number EH090-0001, EH090-0002). "Split-Seater" is designed to reduce fire.
The Nikkei average is up by about 150 yen, and after the initial buying, the movement is heavy on the upside = April 1st morning session.
On April 1st at around 10:01 AM, the Nikkei average stock price is trading about 150 yen higher than the previous day, around 35,770 yen. At 9:24 AM, it reached 36,052.54 yen, up 434.98 yen. In the local market on March 31st, the Dow Inc rebounded for the first time in four days while the Nasdaq composite index fell slightly for the fourth consecutive day. However, Japanese stocks saw a rebound following yesterday's sharp decline and a pause in the trend of yen appreciation, leading to an initial buying surge. Still, after this initial buying, selling occurred as investors waited for a price recovery.
Obayashi To Go Ex-Dividend On March 28th, 2025 With 40 JPY Dividend Per Share
March 27th (Japan Standard Time) - $Obayashi(1802.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on March 28th, 2025.Shareholders of record on March 31st, 2025 will receive 40 JPY dividend per share. The ex-dividend
List of cloud penetration stocks [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of cloud penetration stocks]
○ List of stocks that have broken through the cloud in the market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B Tokyo Main Board <1429> Japan Aqua 777 751.75 765.5 <2374> Cent Care HD 768 741.25 742 <3046> JINSHD 696 692.56 640 <3688> Carta HD 1442 1426.25 1432 <4481> Base 3030 2941.25 301
Obayashi to Offload Izu-Atagawa Resort Business to Angel Forest
The Nikkei Average fell by 235 points and closed lower, reducing its decline towards the end of trading and finishing at a high price = November 11 afternoon session.
On the 11th, the Nikkei average stock price fell by 235 yen and 16 sen to 36,793 yen and 11 sen, showing a decline. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) decreased by 30.04 points to 2,670.72 points, marking a three-day losing streak. On the 10th, U.S. stocks sharply fell after President Trump made comments about the economy being in a 'transition period,' which could be interpreted as accepting a recession. Japanese stocks also fell in response to this movement, leading to initial selling. The Nikkei average at 10:15 AM was down 1,041 yen and 14 sen to 35,987 yen.
Itochu has signed a business contract with Kyoto Prefecture for the "Kyoto Arena (tentative name) development and Operation project."
On the 10th, Itochu <8001.T> announced that it has signed a project contract with consortium member companies and Kyoto Prefecture regarding the "Kyoto Arena (tentative name) development and Operation project." According to the company, this project is to develop indoor sports facilities that meet international and national standards for hosting competitions, which were lacking in Kyoto Prefecture, through a public-private partnership DBFO method (Design Build Finance Operate), and will be constructed in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.
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The Nikkei average rose by 25 yen, slightly rebounding, and is fluctuating around the previous day's closing price as it finds it hard to get a signal = morning session five days ago.
Five days ago, the Nikkei average stock index rose to 37,356.44 yen, an increase of 25.26 yen compared to the previous day, showing a slight rebound. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) fell by 0.32 points to 2,709.86 points, continuing a slight decline. In the morning, the yen's decline in the foreign exchange market was seen as a positive factor, leading to a Buy sentiment and the day started with vigorous trading. At 9:15 AM, the Nikkei average reached 37,536.23 yen, up 205.05 yen. After that, due to a lack of cues, there were instances where selling pressure to take profits led to a downturn.
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