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The index has recovered to the 36,000 yen range for the first time in a month.
The Nikkei average has risen for five consecutive trading days. It ended with a gain of 205.39 yen at 36,045.38 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2.2 billion 80 million shares), recovering the 36,000 yen mark for the first time in about a month. Increased expectations for a rise due to the strong US stock market and progress in US tariff negotiations led the buying. The Nikkei average briefly returned above 36,000 yen right after trading began. However, as it surpassed the key level of 36,000 yen, opposing sentiments emerged, and gradually a wait-and-see mood spread, resulting in consolidation around 35,900 yen. Toward the end of the afternoon session, index buying is expected from pension funds at the end of the month.
Kokopelli --- Year-to-date high, continuing to regard the announcement of the Overseas Business matching platform as material.
Year-to-date high. The press conference for the overseas Business matching platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" held on the 24th continues to be seen as a Buy factor. This platform is scheduled to start service in June, enabling Japanese companies and overseas companies to expand sales channels and develop new suppliers. The initial target country is Thailand, with the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Office, 18 financial institutions providing services within Japan, and Mizuho Financial's subsidiary, Mizuho Silver.
Stocks that moved and those that were traded in the front market.
* Komatsu Wall <7949> 1780 - The significant increase in the dividend plan raises the appeal of the yield. * Sumitomo Pharma <4506> 787 +100 The substantial upward revision beyond expectations has an impact. * Square Enix HD <9684> 8121 +993 3D Investment emerged as a major shareholder. * S.M.S <2175> 1360 +168 The forecast of double-digit profit growth this period and the strengthening of shareholder returns are well received. * Genky Drug Stores <9267> 3630 +42
Kandenko, Amano ETC (Additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After----------------------------------------------------------------- <4626> Taiyo HD Morgan S "Equal W" "Over W" <8308> Resona HD Nomura "Neutral" "Buy" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After-------------------------------------
April 30 [Today's Investment Strategy]
[FISCO Selected Stocks]【Material Stocks】Komatsu Wall Industry <7949> 1480 yen (4/28) Engaged in office partitions and other products. Announced the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025. Operating profit was 3.635 billion yen (a 0.1% decrease from the previous period). The operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is projected at 4.06 billion yen (an 11.7% increase from the previous period). A Global Strategy review team has been established to plan and run growth strategies, including M&A. At the same time, a change in the shareholder return policy was announced, aiming for a dividend payout ratio (DOE) of 6%.
Kanematsu, Marubeni, ETC [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
*Kanematsu <8020> IT staff increased by 2.5 times, expanding orders for virtual Servers, and planning to acquire an information-related company within the fiscal year (Nikkan Kogyo, Front Page) -○ *ORIX <8591> sold 8 companies to NEC Group for 18 billion yen (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 3) -○ *Sony Group Corp <6758> has no concrete plans for separating the Semiconductors business (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 3) -○ *Marubeni <8002> accelerates investment in consumer Business, establishing a new company through corporate discovery (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 4) -○ *Toyota Tsusho <8015> invests in a US electrolytic iron manufacturer to secure raw materials for 'green Steel'.