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 JapanApr 28 03:25 ET

The Nikkei average rose by about 110 yen, with Fast Retailing, Shin-Etsu Chemical, and Toyota contributing the most to the increase.

As of 12:50 PM on the 28th, the Nikkei Stock Average is trading around 35,810 yen, up about 110 yen compared to the previous weekend. In the afternoon session, the increase narrowed compared to the morning closing price as trading began. After completing the buying, in the absence of clues, there seems to be a wait-and-see mood, partly because tomorrow the 29th is Showa Day and the market will be closed. The exchange rate is around 143.50 yen per dollar, indicating a slight appreciation of the yen. In terms of the contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing is among the top contributors.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 27 23:58 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 180 yen, but after the buying spree, it seems to be facing resistance at higher levels = session before noon on the 28th.

On the 28th at around 10:02 AM, the Nikkei Stock Average was trading around 35,890 yen, up about 180 yen compared to the previous weekend. At 9:34 AM, it reached 36,075 yen and 26 sen, up 369 yen and 52 sen, marking the first time in about a month that it has recovered to the 36,000 yen range during trading hours since the first of the month. On the local market on the 25th, U.S. markets saw gains in technology stocks, with the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index both rising for four consecutive days. Japanese stocks also saw early buying thanks to the rise in U.S. stocks and stability in the foreign exchange market. However, Buy

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 27 21:06 ET

Concerns about the escalation of trade friction between the US and China eased, temporarily recovering to the 35,000 yen range.

The Nikkei Average has made a significant rebound for the first time in three days, closing at 34,868.63 yen, up 648.03 yen (with the estimated Volume of 1.8 billion shares). On the 22nd, in the USA, it was reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen indicated that progress in trade negotiations with China was possible, leading major stock indices to rise by over 2%. In line with this trend, the Nikkei average started on a Buy and quickly climbed to 35,142.12 yen shortly after the trading began. However, it briefly fell by 143 yen in the morning.

Fisco JapanApr 23 03:26 ET

Concerns about the decline in U.S. stocks and the appreciation of the yen are present, but there is a sense of underlying strength.

The Nikkei average continued to decline, finishing trading at 34,220.60 yen, down 59.32 yen (Volume estimated at 1.4 billion 30 million shares). Reflecting the drop in major stock indices in the previous day's USA market, selling started ahead. There was a moment right after the opening when it turned positive at 34,340.57 yen, but the buying did not continue, and by the middle of the morning session, it had dropped to 34,109.85 yen. However, nearing the psychological barrier of 34,000 yen, there was a resistance to falling due to the bargains stemming from perceived value, and the yen exchange rate is at its highest in about seven months.

Fisco JapanApr 22 03:30 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 125 points, with negative contributions from Tokyo Electron, Fast Retailing, and Advantest ranking at the top.

On the 22nd at around 12:47 PM, the Nikkei Average stock price fluctuated around 34,150 yen, down approximately 125 yen from the previous day. In the afternoon session, selling remained dominant, expanding the decline as trading commenced. The foreign exchange market showed a dollar exchange rate of 140 yen and 10 sen, indicating a stronger yen and weaker dollar compared to early morning levels, which appears to be weighing on stock prices. Among the contributing stocks to the Nikkei Average, Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and Advantest <6857.T> ranked highest in negative contributions.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 21 23:57 ET