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>.
Hot Stocks selected based on technical analysis = Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Formation of a mini Golden Cross between the 5-day and 25-day moving averages is approaching.
On the 24th, the stock price of Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012.T>, ranked second in comprehensive heavy equipment, recovered to the 8,000 yen range for the first time in five business days. On the following day, the 25th, it continued to rise with a trading volume of 22.46 million shares, increasing by 384 yen compared to the previous day. It has surpassed the 25-day moving average at the closing price, and the deviation between the 5-day and 25-day moving averages has narrowed to approximately 128 yen. As the mini golden crossover (GC) formation of the 5-day and 25-day moving averages, the first since February 5, is approaching, it seems likely to aim for higher prices in the near term.
<Today's materials and promising stocks> The U.S. government is requesting shipbuilding investments from Japan - check related stocks.
It has been reported that the U.S. government is requesting investment in shipbuilding on the West Coast of the U.S. from Japanese companies, as well as seeking to jointly construct commercial vessels that can be converted for military use. U.S. Navy Secretary Frank Kendall will visit Japan and convey this in meetings with Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and others. Companies involved in naval vessels such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012.T>, and IHI <7013.T>, which has shares in JM, along with shipbuilding-related Mitsui E&S <7003.T>, J-Engine <6016.T>, Hanshin <6018.T>, and others.
About the changes in directors (Kawasaki Motors) (PDF: 245.7 KB)
Regarding organizational changes and personnel transfers (Kawasaki Motors) (PDF: 274.5 KB)
Regarding personnel changes (PDF: 182.5 KB)
SBI Securities (before the close) Kawasaki Heavy Industries Sell over, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Buy over.
Sell Code Stock Name Trading Amount (6146) Disco 34,163,726,360 (7012) Kawasaki Heavy Industries 29,061,472,444 (5803) Fujikura 28,577,658,210 (7011) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 23,500,889,790 (1570) NEXT FUNDS Nikkei Average Leverage ETF 13,479,845,291 (6920) Lasertech 9,1
Japan Steel Works, Horiba Manufacturing ETC.
*Japan Steel Works Ltd. (5631) is deepening its presence in India and has established a maintenance base for pelletizing machines (Nikkai Kogyo page 1) - ○ *Daiichi Hokuetsu Financial Group (7327) has reached an agreement to merge with Gunma Bank, aiming to be top class in scale and quality (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *NTT Data Group (9613) has partnered with OpenAI to become a development and sales dealer (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR (8035) has developed a new etching equipment building in Miyagi to support high-performance Semiconductors (Nikkai Kogyo page 3) - ○ *LIXIL (5938) has high-performance Aluminum windows.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries' aquaculture project "MINATOMAE" has successfully conducted a trial for raising trout salmon in the waters of Kobe Port.
The landed trout salmon sashimi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to contribute to food security through the development of a sustainable aquaculture system (hereinafter referred to as this system), which is being promoted as the "MINATOMAE" project (hereinafter referred to as this project). As a step towards commercializing this project, the landing of trout salmon from the cultivation trials (hereinafter referred to as this trial) conducted in the Kobe Port sea area (our Kobe factory wharf area) took place today, April 24.
The Nikkei average is up around 660 yen, with trading volume led by Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
On the afternoon of the 23rd, the Nikkei average stock price was fluctuating around 34,880 yen, up by about 660 yen compared to the previous day. The afternoon session began with a Buy bias in the Trade. Thereafter, while lacking significant movement, steady price movements continued. The dollar-yen exchange rate remained in a sideways trading situation around 142 yen per dollar. The top Volume stocks in the Main Board around 2 PM were NTT <9432.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, Tokyo Electric Power HD <9501.T>, and SoftBank <94.
Trends of ADR on the 22nd = In yen terms, Fujifilm, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi UFJ, etc. are high.
On the 22nd, the ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) had a comprehensive rise compared to the Tokyo closing prices, based on yen conversion values. In terms of yen conversion, Fujifilm <4901.T>, Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012.T>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306.T>, Mizuho <8411.T>, and SoftBank Group <9984.T> saw increases. Sony Group Corp <6758.T>, TDK <6762.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Toyota <7203.T>, and Mitsubishi Corporation <8058.T> also performed well. Provided by Wealth Advisor.
Stock News Premium = MSCI Index, Ryohin Keikaku is also a candidate for adoption = May rebalancing.
The world's Institutions are moving to include Ryohin Keikaku <7453.T>, whose stock price has recently risen, as one of the candidates for the next regular review of the MSCI Index in May, which is used as a Commodity. Attention is also being drawn to the increase or decrease in the number of Japanese stocks included. <Is there a stop to the net reduction of Japanese stocks?> The MSCI Index undergoes regular reviews quarterly, and in the previous review in February, nine stocks were excluded (with the inclusion of one stock from Tokyo Metro <9023.T>). The number of Japanese stocks included stands at 183.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Raisnext have signed a memorandum of collaboration regarding the LNG and liquefied hydrogen tank business (PDF: 488.1 KB).
The Nikkei average is down about 445 yen, with trading volume led by Disco, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price was around 34,285 yen, down approximately 445 yen compared to the previous weekend. The market opened with a Sell dominance in the afternoon. At 12:30 PM, the price reached a low of 34,216 yen and 98 sen, down 284 yen and 60 sen. The market is still in a consolidation phase. The dollar-yen exchange rate is hovering around 140 yen and 70 sen per dollar. The top volume stocks (Main Board) at around 2 PM are JDI <6740.T>, NTT <9432.T>, Suzuki <7269.T>, and Mitsubishi.
Regarding participation in the "Network of Male Leaders Accelerating the Activities of Shining Women".
Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and Company Executive Officer of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, participated in the "Male Leaders' Council to Accelerate the Activities of Bright Women" (Secretariat: Cabinet Office). While deepening networks with male leaders from various Industries across the country, the company will accelerate its efforts for gender equality and the active role of women. ■ The "Male Leaders' Council to Accelerate the Activities of Bright Women" (hereinafter referred to as the "Male Leaders' Council") aligns with the "Declaration of Action" to promote gender equality and the active role of women.
One latest model helicopter "H145//BK117 D-3" has been ordered from Asahi Koyo.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has received an order for the latest helicopter "H145//BK117 D-3" (hereinafter referred to as D-3) from Asahi Koyo Co., Ltd. This order marks the sixth D-3 for the company and is scheduled to be operated as a doctor helicopter. Our total order count for the D-3 has reached 33 units. The D-3 contributes to the rapid provision of emergency medical services by quickly heading to the scene with excellent maneuverability. It has the largest cabin among the doctor helicopters operating in Japan.
Stocks News Premium = Karrite, investing 8 billion yen in defense - for the commercialization of solid propellant products.
KALIT, specializing in explosives and chemical products, is significantly strengthening its defense sector. Approximately 8 billion yen is being invested into the commercialization of rocket fuel. There is still a strong sense of lag for defense-related Stocks, and a reassessment in the Stock market is anticipated. <Looking at 4.4 times sales growth in 10 years, leading medium-term plan> The company is the only manufacturer in Japan that produces ammonium perchlorate, a raw material used for fuel in rocket engines and Missiles. The domestically produced solid rocket boosters for H2, H3, and other main rockets are being developed.
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