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.

Fisco Japan03:43 ET

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-------------------------------------

Fisco Japan00:02 ET

Stable, U.S. stocks are resilient and the buying intent continues.

[Emerging Markets Individual Stock Strategy] Today's emerging markets are expected to show a solid performance. The Dow Inc average rose by 114.09 dollars (+0.28%) in the US stock market two days ago on the 28th. Expectations for tax cuts and a stable bond market supported stock prices, while uncertainties regarding tariffs and the decline of NVIDIA (NVDA) weighed on them. Yesterday, on the 29th, it increased by 300.03 dollars (+0.75%) to 40,527.62 dollars, marking a sixth consecutive rise. Treasury Secretary Yellen stated that trade negotiations are progressing.

Fisco Japan19:20 ET

Soleosia, Morpho and others [Emerging Markets press release]

＜190A＞The development of ChordiaCTX-177 (ONO-7018) has been discontinued. ＜2937＞ Changes have been made to some contents of the Sunkus shareholder benefits. ＜3653＞ Morpho Holdings has strengthened its capital and business alliance with Mickware, which engages in the planning, development, production, and sales of computer systems. ＜4597＞ Soleidia has started patient registration for the Phase Ib/II clinical trial of SP-05. ＜9166＞ GENDA operates "TSUTAYA" in Japan.

Fisco Japan18:30 ET

Hitachi, ETC, announced a Share Buyback on April 28.

The stocks for which stock buyback plans were announced on the 28th (Monday) are as follows: <6501> Hitachi 0.1 billion 40 million shares (3.1%) 300 billion yen (from April 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026) <6503> Mitsubishi Electric 60 million shares (2.9%) 100 billion yen (from April 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025) <6301> Komatsu 40 million shares (4.3%) 100 billion yen (from April 30, 2025 to November 28, 2025) <8601> Daiwa Securities Group 50 million shares (3.5%) 50 billion yen (from May 16, 2025-

Fisco Japan18:05 ET

Kinden, Yamazaki Pan ETC (additional) Rating

Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After--------------------------------------------------------------<6523> PHCHD Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Under Weight" <8591> ORIX Morgan Stanley "Over Weight" "Equal Weight" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After------------------------------------

Fisco JapanApr 27 22:52 ET