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Japanese stocks closed higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, February 9, after reaching a 30-year high, as strong business results for companies and progress in distributing anti-virus vaccines raised expectations of a rapid economic recovery. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.4% to 29,505.93 points, while the broader Topix …

Japanese shares ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday, February 4th, pressured by declines in shares of chip-related companies, but higher Sony shares limited some of the losses. Sony shares rose 9.54%, reaching their highest levels since September 2000, and was among the biggest gainers on the Nikkei index after …

Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday, while carrier stocks led the gains, as market sentiment was supported by a rally led by technology companies on Wall Street last night and expectations of strong profits for local companies. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1% to 28,646.50 points, while the broader Topix …

Japanese stocks closed higher for the second session in a row, recovering from the heavy sales witnessed last week, as optimism about local and US corporate earnings grew, boosting sentiment. The Nikkei index rose 0.97% to 28,362.17 points, while stocks of consumer goods, materials and real estate industries led the …

Japanese shares closed higher on Monday, February 1, after falling for two sessions, as sentiment was boosted by positive earnings outlooks and gains made by shares of chipmakers that had previously been hit. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1.55% to 2,8091.05 points, and the broader Topix index gained 1.16% to …

Japanese stocks fell for a second session, giving up early gains, as sales to investors to take profits and rebalance positions at the end of the month overshadowed a batch of technology companies that announced positive profits. Investors are growing concerned about more market turmoil as retail frenzy boosts market …

Japanese stocks suffered their biggest drop in six months today, Thursday, to track down on Wall Street, as they were pressured by technology companies that took advantage of the recent rise in shares. The benchmark Nikkei index fell 1.53% to 28,197.42 points, its biggest daily drop since July 31, while …

Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, January 27, thanks to hopes for better corporate results after the International Monetary Fund raised its global growth forecast, while Nitto Denko shares jumped after it revised its earnings outlook. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.31% to 28635.21 points, while the broader Topix index …

Japanese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, January 26, as they witnessed profit-taking sales due to concerns about delays in the distribution of anti-coronavirus vaccines, as well as in an American stimulus package and a state of tension before the start of the corporate earnings announcement season. The Nikkei index fell …

Japanese stocks rose on Monday, erasing early losses, led by technology stocks and drugmakers as US futures rallied on hopes that lawmakers would soon pass a major economic stimulus to revive growth in the world’s largest economy. The Nikkei index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange gained 0.67% to 28,822.29 points, …