The Nikkei index of Japanese stocks ended a four-session rise on Friday, falling from its highest level in more than 30 years, which it reached in the previous session, as investors sold shares to take profits, but gains in Toyota Motor shares and chip-related companies restrained losses. The Nikkei index …
Read More »Japan Shares Higher on Bright Prospects For Auto Sector
Japanese shares closed higher in choppy trade Wednesday, February 10, after positive earnings from market leaders Toyota and Honda shed light on an improved global economic outlook. Nikkei’s benchmark rose 0.19% to 29,562.93 points, while cyclical and technology-related consumer stocks led the gains. The broader Topix index increased 0.27% to …
Read More »Japan Shares Closing Higher After Reaching a 30-Year Peak
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 …
Read More »Japan shares Drop on Chip Companies and Sony jump on Positive Outlook
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 …
Read More »Japan Stocks Closed Higher as Sentiment Improved on Strong Earnings
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 …
Read More »Japan Stocks Gaining as Optimism Surrounding Corporate Earnings Grows
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 …
Read More »Japan shares Closed Higher on Positive Earnings Outlook
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 …
Read More »Japan Stocks Drop on Month-End Selling
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 …
Read More »Japan Shares Post The Biggest Drop in 6 Months
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 …
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Higher as The IMF Boosted Earnings Forecast
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 …
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