After the buying phase, individual stock selection will be guided by the financial results.

The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive trading days. It ended trading at 35,839.99 yen, up 134.25 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2 billion 10 million shares). Following the purchase of tech stocks in the US market last weekend and favorable movements from major companies' earnings reports, the Nikkei average started with a buying lead, shortly rising to 36,075.26 yen after the trading began, recovering to the 36,000 yen level for the first time in about four weeks since April 1. Additionally, due to the yen depreciating to around 143 yen per dollar, export-related stocks were repurchased.

Fisco Japan03:25 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 110 yen, with trading volumes led by Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Advantest.

On the 28th at around 2:02 PM, the Nikkei Average is fluctuating around 35,820 yen, up about 110 yen from the previous weekend. In the afternoon session, trading started with a slight Sell dominance. The dollar-yen exchange rate is at 143.30 yen per dollar, indicating a stronger yen recently, leading to a continuation of heavy upward movement. The top Volume stocks at 2:02 PM (Main Board) are: JDI <6740.T>, NTT <9432.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Toyota <7203.T>, and SoftBank <9434.T>.

Kabushiki Shimbun01:04 ET

Stocks that moved and those that were traded in the front market.

*Toyota Industries Corporation <6201> 16225 - reports suggest consideration for privatization of stocks. *Aichi Steel Corporation <5482> 8840 +1200 recognized for last period's double-digit profit increase and significant dividend increase plan this period. *Kinden Corporation <1944> 3838 +417 this period's guidance exceeds consensus. *Mitsui E&S Holdings <7003> 1857 +199 reports indicate the Trump administration's request for Japan for dual-use shipbuilding, regarded as a buying opportunity. *Anritsu Corporation <6754> 1401.5 +122 exceeds expectations.

Fisco Japan00:52 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 Japan22:52 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 260 yen, with the top gaining stocks being Shin-Etsu Chemical, Ryohin Keikaku, Toyota, ETC.

On the 28th, around 11 AM, the Nikkei average stock price was trading at around 35,970 yen, approximately 260 yen higher than the previous weekend. At 9:34 AM, it hit 36,075.26 yen, up 369.52 yen. Afterwards, due to a lack of clues, it seems to be pushed down by selling as it waits for a rebound. The dollar-yen exchange rate is in a range of 143.70 yen, showing little movement. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063.T>, Ryohin Keikaku <7453.T>, and Toyota <.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:02 ET

Rating information (Target Price change - Part 2) = DeNA, Asahi, etc.

◎ Mizuho Securities (three stages: Buy > Hold > underperform) DeNA <2432.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 2000 yen → 4400 yen Olympus <7733.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 3500 yen → 3200 yen Tohoku Electric <9506.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 1600 yen → 1300 yen PHC HD <6523.T> -- "Hold" → "Hold", 1000 yen → 1050 yen Komeri <8218.T> -- "Hold" → "Hold", 3100 yen → 300.

Kabushiki Shimbun20:57 ET