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Japanese stocks fell today, Tuesday, affected by technology stocks that tracked Wall Street losses overnight, while stocks related to the domestic economic cycle also fell due to concerns about the deterioration of the situation regarding the pandemic in the country. The Nikkei index fell 3.08% to 28,608.59 points, its lowest …

Japanese stocks gained on Monday, as the strong closure of Wall Street last week boosted risk appetite, while investors awaited the results of the businesses of carmakers and other major companies for signs of progress in the economy hit by the pandemic. The Nikkei index rose 0.55% to close at …

Japanese shares closed higher on Friday, May 7, as investors flocked to inexpensive technology shares, while gains were capped by concerns about a slow economic recovery amid extended emergency measures linked to COVID-19. The Nikkei index rose 0.09% to close at 29,357.82 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.29% …

Japanese stocks rose Thursday, May 6, to record their largest percentage gain in two weeks, as investors flocked to stocks linked to the economic cycle after Wall Street’s gains, but technology stocks that tracked the fall of the Nasdaq index limited the gains. The Nikkei index advanced 1.8% to close …

Japanese stocks closed lower Friday, April 30, weighed by disappointing expectations for technology companies, while the rise in the frequency of Covid-19 infections in the country affected investor sentiment. The Nikkei index fell by 0.83% to close at 28812.63 points, while the broader Topix index fell 0.57% to 1898.24 points. …

Japanese stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday, April 28, led by technology stocks, but concerns about corporate expectations limited the gains, even as investors awaited a decision from the US Federal Reserve. The Nikkei index rose 0.21% to close at 2,9053.97 points, while the broader TOPIX index increased 0.29% to …

Japanese stocks fell on Tuesday, as a batch of corporate business results fell short of ambitious investor expectations for a solid earnings recovery, as Japan struggled to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The Nikkei index fell 0.46% to 28,991.89 points, while the broader Topix index fell 0.76% to 1,903.55 points. The …

Japanese shares closed higher on Monday as travel-related stocks recovered from losses stemming from concerns over coronavirus restrictions, and after ANA forecast losses lower than expected for the full year. The Nikkei index rose 0.36% to close at 29,126.23 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.17 to 1918.15 points. …

Japanese stocks closed slightly higher Thursday, April 15th, led by cycle-related companies that will benefit from the global economic recovery and banks that have tracked their US counterparts, while a decline in technology shares curbed gains. The Nikkei index rose 0.07% to 29,642.69 points, after briefly retreating after a major …

Japanese stocks rose on Tuesday, April 13th, led by gains in shares of glass products companies and retail stores, after recording strong results, but fears of an increase in local Coronavirus infections hit travel-related stocks. The Nikkei index rose 0.72% to 29751.61, settling above a major support level from the …