The trend of risk aversion continues, reaching the 33,000 yen level for the first time in eight months.

The Nikkei Average continued to decline significantly. It closed at 33,780.58 yen, down 955.35 yen (estimated Volume 3.2 billion 10 million shares), breaking below 34,000 yen for the first time in about eight months since August 5 of last year. Due to the USA's mutual tariffs and concerns over a global economic slowdown, the major Overseas stock indices plummeted the previous day, leading to a steep decline in the Nikkei Average at the start. It fell below the 34,000 yen mark in the middle of the morning session. After that, there were some buybacks due to a rebound from the sharp declines.

Fisco JapanApr 4 03:26 ET

Stocks with a limit-up or limit-down in the afternoon session.

■ Price limit up <1380> Akigawa Boku-en <3475> Goodcom Asset <5241> Japan OA Research Institute <6775> TB Group <6967> Shinko Electric Industry ■ Price limit down <2334> Iore <246A> Asua <4412> Science Arts <5803> Fujikura <6967> Shinko Electric Industry <7036> EM Network Japan <8518> Japan Asia Investment <9425> ReYuu Japan * Includes temporary price limits up and down (indicative values).

Fisco JapanApr 4 02:41 ET

SSSKHD---Announced the completion of the group reorganization.

On the 1st, Space Shower SKIYAKI Holdings <4838> announced that the group restructuring, which was being promoted as part of the structural reform announced on November 13, 2024, was completed as scheduled on that date and has taken effect. This structural reform aims to respond to the rapidly changing business environment, enhance business efficiency, strengthen collaboration between business divisions, and optimize the overall business portfolio. Specifically, it targets the medium-term from the fiscal year ending March 2026 to the fiscal year ending March 2028.

Fisco JapanApr 4 02:11 ET

CRI・MW --- Middleware released for "Nintendo Switch 2".

On the 3rd, CRI Middleware <3698> announced that in conjunction with the launch of NINTENDO CO LTD's new gaming console "Nintendo Switch (TM) 2", all middleware products of their "CRIWARE" designed for gaming will be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. CRIWARE, which expands the expression of games primarily through sound and visuals, is streamlining many development environments. This includes new game development utilizing the new hardware, as well as past releases.

Fisco JapanApr 3 22:57 ET

Irridge---Considering the mid-term management plan, the stock price is undervalued in some aspects.

The performance of Airidge <3917>, which is engaged in smartphone application business for large enterprises, is trending positively. Considering the medium-term management plan, the stock price may be undervalued. For the third quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (cumulative), revenue was 4,677 million yen, an increase of 21.5% compared to the same period last year, and operating profit was 146 million yen (compared to a loss of 360 million yen in the same period last year). At the same time, the full-year performance has been revised upward, with revenue expected to be 6,500 million yen, an increase of 13.8% compared to the previous period (the prior Financial Estimates were 6,400 million).

Fisco JapanApr 3 21:40 ET

April 4th [Today's Investment Strategy]

[FISCO Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Onward Holdings <8016> 517 yen (4/3) Clothing manufacturer. Brands include "23区", "組曲", and "iCB" among others. The financial results for the fiscal year ending February 2025 have been announced. The operating profit is 10.1 billion yen (a 9.8% decrease from the previous year). The previous Financial Estimates were 12.5 billion yen (an 11.0% increase). It has been noted that challenges remain in addressing climate change, etc. The operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026 is 11.5 billion yen (a 13.3% increase from the previous year). Operating profit for the entire Overseas business.

Fisco JapanApr 3 20:05 ET