Nikkei hits highest level in 5 months as weakening yen spurs buying of expo
2008-06-04 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo stocks rose Monday, with the benchmark index reaching its highest point in nearly five months, driven by futures buying and the weakening yen.The Nikkei rose 101.60 points, or 0.7 percent, to 14,440.14, its best finish since Jan. 9. The Topix index of all the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section issues rose 1.2 percent to 1425.10 -- its highest level this year.Investors were awaiting the release later in the day of the Institute for Supply ...
Nikkei rises to highest in 5 months on upbeat corporate earnings
2008-05-15 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's key stock index rose to its highest in five months Wednesday as investors welcomed the dollar's stability and upbeat earnings reports from telecommunications giant NTT and other companies.The Nikkei 225 index climbed 164.82 points, or 1.18 percent, to 14,118.55 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, its highest finish since Jan. 10.The dollar's strength against the yen pushed up exporter issues, while the market welcomed results from s ...
Nikkei stock index drops 2.1 percent on Toyota's sluggish earnings forecast
2008-05-11 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese shares dropped Friday as selling spread across the board following Toyota's bleak earnings projection.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index sank 287.92 points, or 2.06 percent, to 13,655.34."Investors were spooked by Toyota's sluggish earnings reports and its weak profit outlook," said Tsuyoshi Segawa, an equity strategist at Shinko Securities Co. in Tokyo.Just as markets closed Thursday, Toyota said its net profit in the fisca ...
Japanese shares fall on inflation fears; Nikkei sheds 159
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Nikkei up 0.9% at midday
2008-05-07 06:04:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average rose 0.9 per cent on Wednesday to hit its highest point in nearly four months as easing concerns about the credit crisis boosted financial shares such as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Japanese shares fall after US rate cut; Nikkei drops 0.6 percent
2008-05-02 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese shares fell Thursday as investors sold banking stocks after the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index shed 83.13 points, or 0.6 percent, to 13,766.86."Banks had posted strong gains in the run-up to the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting. But once the meeting was over, they took a pause," said Masayoshi Okamoto, general manager at Jujiya Securities.The U.S. ...
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Nikkei slides 2.8% at noon, HSI opens lower
2008-04-14 05:06:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 2.8 per cent on Monday, erasing most of the previous session's gains, with exporters such as Canon Inc hit by a stronger yen and further evidence the United... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei index dragged lower by property, electronics shares
2008-04-10 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks fell their third straight session Thursday as weakness in the property and electronics sectors weighed on the market.The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index dropped 166.59 points, or 1.27 percent, to 12,945.30 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The index lost 1.05 percent the day before.Market observers said the Nikkei is set to fall further in the short term if U.S. banks' earnings disappoint next week. Stubborn worries over ...
Japanese property, financial stocks rise, drive Nikkei higher
2008-03-22 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese shares rose Friday, buoyed by gains in property developers and financial issues.The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 222.13 points, or 1.81 percent, to close at 12,482.57 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The index rose following a 2.48 percent advance Wednesday.Japanese financial markets were closed Thursday for Spring Equinox Day, a national holiday.Traders said much of Friday's gains were from a short-term adjustment. ...
Nikkei plunges 3.7 percent as dollar dips below 96 yen
2008-03-18 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks plunged Monday close as the dollar nosedived to a 12 1/2-year low against the yen, prompting traders to sell stock in exporting companies.Investors were also jittery over news that JPMorgan will buy ailing Bear Stearns and that the U.S. Fed announced a discount rate cut shortly before trade opened in Tokyo.They chose to see those reports as proof that the global credit crisis, triggered by defaults on risky U.S. housing loan ...
Nikkei stock index falls to 2 1/2-year low as poor jobs numbers fan worries
2008-03-11 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's stock market fell to its lowest level in 2 1/2 years in since September 2005 amid renewed concern about a slowdown in the U.S. economy.The Nikkei 225 stock average tumbled 250.67 points, or 1.96 percent, to 12,532.13 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, its lowest since Sept. 1, 2005. The index lost 3.27 percent Friday.The selling came after a worse-than-expected U.S. jobs report on Friday stoked fears of a recession in the United St ...
Nikkei index ends flat with weakness in real estate and banking
2008-03-04 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark stock index ended flat Tuesday amid weakness in the real estate and banking sectors.The Nikkei 225 index rose a meager 0.10 point at 12,992.28 after tumbling 4.5 percent Monday. The broader Topix index fell 5.49 points, or 0.43 percent, to 1,265.66.Traders say the Tokyo market will likely lack direction until Friday when the U.S. jobs data for February are released. The data may give cues to investors looking to see whethe ...
Nikkei index falls 4.5 percent
2008-03-04 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Most Asian markets tumbled Monday as investors reacted nervously to a steep decline on Wall Street Friday after disappointing economic and corporate news renewed worries about a U.S. recession.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged 4.5 percent to close at 12,992.18. Markets in Hong Kong, South Korea, India and Australia also fell sharply. But shares in mainland China advanced.Investors across much of the region dumped stock ...
Nikkei index falls 2.3 percent on weak US dollar
2008-03-02 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks fell sharply Friday as the yen climbed to its highest level against the dollar in nearly three years following U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's pessimistic remarks on the U.S. economy.The Nikkei 225 average fell 322.49 points, or 2.3 percent, to 13,603. On Thursday, it lost 0.75 percent.Market observers say that while many Japanese exporters are setting their exchange rates for the next fiscal year around 105 yen ...
Nikkei rises more than 3 percent in afternoon trading
2008-02-25 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei index jumped more than 3 percent Monday afternoon, led by gains in financial issues.The Nikkei 225 index jumped 420.35 points, or 3.11 percent, to 13,920.81 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The index fell 1.37 percent Friday.Traders took their cue from Wall Street after it staged a dramatic turnaround shortly before closing on reports that a bailout plan for troubled bond insurer Ambac Financial could be announce ...
Nikkei index rises 3 percent on eased concerns about US financial sector
2008-02-25 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei index jumped 3 percent Monday, rising to a month-and-a-half high as players snapped up banks and insurers amid eased concerns about the U.S. financial sector.The Nikkei 225 index jumped 414.11 points, or 3.07 percent, to 13,914.57 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It was the Nikkei's highest close since Jan. 15. The index fell 1.37 percent Friday."The chance for the Nikkei to rise looks bigger than the risk to drop," sai ...
Nikkei index rises 0.9 percent as sentiment buoyed by gains in Europe
2008-02-20 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks rose moderately Tuesday, led by trading companies, as market sentiment was buoyed by overnight rallies in European markets.The Nikkei 225 index rose 122.51 points, or 0.90 percent, to 13,757.91 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The index inched up 0.1 percent the day Monday.Investors bought shares in stocks of import-export companies on higher commodity prices. Itochu rose 7.9 percent, and Mitsubishi Corp. gained 4.4 percent.Banking is ...
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index inches higher on steel shares gains, Toshiba
2008-02-19 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei index rose Monday as traders bought steel issues as well as electronics maker Toshiba, which added 5.7 percent after reports it is reviewing its HD DVD business strategy.The Nikkei 225 index rose 12.84 points, or 0.09 percent, to 13,635.40 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The index fell 0.03 percent Friday.Steel companies rose after they agreed to a 65 percent hike in iron ore prices with their supplier in Brazil. Traders said many inve ...
Asian trading lower; Nikkei down 104 points
2008-02-07 05:00:00 Asian markets were trading lower. Japan's Nikkei plunged 0.80% or 104.21 points at 12,995.03 advertising [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Tokyo, Nikkei in picchiata: -4,7% L?Europa parte male poi risale
2008-02-06 12:57:00 Dopo il crollo dei listini mondiali, dovuto al pessimo dato dell’Ism servizi, chiusura in ribassoper le Borse asiatiche. Il Vecchio Continente parte male ma poi torna in positivo ...
Nikkei slides 3 pct, exporters hit before Fed
2008-01-28 15:14:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average extended losses on Monday to shed 3 percent, with Canon Inc and other exporters hit after a Wall Street fall, while investors grew cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week. As of 0408 GMT, the benchmark Nikkei was down 3.1 percent at 13,207.35. The broader TOPIX index was down 3.3 percent at 1,299.80.
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Japan stocks extend gains, Nikkei over 3 pct
2008-01-25 11:08:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks extended gains on Friday, with the Nikkei riding a wave of short-covering over 3 percent and banks bought after news that troubled U.S. bond insurer Ambac may be in talks with a buyer. Sojitz and other trading houses rose after hefty overnight gains in copper, while blue-chip exporters such as Honda Motor Corp climbed as the yen retreated. "We're seeing short-covering across the board, with high-tech firms also doing well after sharp gains on Wall Street," said Takahiko Murai, general manager of equities at Nozomi Securities. He added that it was hard to say how long the rises might continue, with dealers likely to start closing out positions ahead of the weekend and the market watching Indian shares, which fell on Thursday. At 0407 GMT the Nikkei was at 2.9 percent and 13,472.08, up 379.30 points, and the broader TOPIX up 3.3 percent at 1,326.39. Gains in global equity markets and Chinese buying helped copper gain almost 3 percent i...
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Nikkei plunges in morning trade
2008-01-24 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark stock index plunged more than 4 percent in Tuesday morning trading in the second day of a frenetic sell-off over fears of a possible global slowdown.The benchmark Nikkei index lost 587.63 points, or 4.41 percent, to 12,738.31 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at the end of the morning session.The index, which lost 3.9 percent Monday, has now erased nearly 17 percent from its close on the last day of trading in 2007, and is hovering at its ...
Nikkei stock index down 5.7 pct at close amid worries over US economy
2008-01-24 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's benchmark stock index plunged 5.7 percent Tuesday to its lowest in more than two years amid fears about a U.S. recession and a possible global slowdown.The benchmark Nikkei index lost 752.89 points to 12,573.05 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the lowest close since Sept. 8, 2005.The index, which lost 3.9 percent Monday, has erased nearly 18 percent so far this year.Investors sold off shares on concerns that the U.S. economy, battered by a cr ...
Asian Markets Rebound Overnight
2008-01-23 13:11:00 Most Asian markets rebounded Wednesday, reversing their recent gut-wrenching plunge as investors welcomed a hefty, surprise interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve to shore up the sagging... Continued on JimCramerBlog.com
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Hang Seng and Nikkei rebound to the GREEN.
2008-01-18 09:14:00 Do you think Indian markets can remain in the RED when other indices have smartly rebounded to close in positive territory? I'm very positive that NIFTY will close in positive today. I'm expecting a smart re-bound from these levels. Traders are cautiously watching the opening of FTSE. As I write this blog, FTSE opens about half a percent in red, but shouldn't be worrying us!
Nikkei falls to 26-month low at midday
2008-01-16 04:23:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average fell to a 26-month low on Wednesday, with Mizuho Financial Group among shares hit hardest after its investment in Merrill Lynch. Exporters such as Honda Motor Co Ltd... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei falls on US earnings worries
2008-01-11 18:00:00 Japan's main stock index fell Friday to a two-year low as investors worried about upcoming earning reports from U.S. financial groups. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 277.32 points, or 1.93 percent, to 14,110.79, its lowest close since Nov. 15, 2005... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei renews 19-month low as economy fears grow
2008-01-11 06:33:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks slipped on Friday, renewing a 19-month low, as growing worries about the domestic economy hit retailers and outweighed hopes of large U.S. interest rate cuts to tackle a slowdown in the world's largest economy. J.Front Retailing Co Ltd, Japan's top department store operator, fell 10.7 percent to 833 yen after it slashed its full-year outlook on weak clothing sales. The Nikkei was down 0.8 percent at midsession after a morning of seesaw trade, falling 115.73 points to 14,272.38. It fell as low as 14,258.09, its lowest since June 2006. The broader TOPIX was down 0.81 percent at 1,389.95.
By: B4U India
Sony to add Skype Web phone function to PSP: Nikkei
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Nikkei down 1.8% at midday
2007-12-12 04:57:00 TOKYO:Japanese stocks tumbled 2 per cent on Wednesday in the wake of a modest US Federal Reserve rate cut, with electrical equipment firms such as industrial robot maker Fanuc dragging the market... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Japan's Nikkei 225 average rises 1.7 percent
2007-12-07 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks rose Thursday -- lifting the benchmark index to a one-month high -- as market sentiment was cheered by Wall Street's overnight rebound and the yen's weakness against the dollar.The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index added 265.2 points, or 1.7 percent, to close at 15,874.1 points. It climbed 0.8 percent to 15,608.9 points the day before.Wall Street resumed its rally overnight after new data showed the overall U.S. economy is holding up _ yet is ...
Nikkei slides 0.5% at noon
2007-12-04 04:49:00 TOKYO: Japanese stocks slipped on Tuesday, with automakers down after weak US November auto sales data. But Yahoo Japan Corp's link-up with eBay Inc fuelled gains in Softbank Corp, which owns a big... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei down 0.3% at midday
2007-12-03 04:17:00 TOKYO: Japanese stocks erased earlier gains on Monday as profit-taking emerged, though retailers such as Mitsukoshi managed to hold firm despite the prevailing bearish mood. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Japan's Nikkei stock index rises 1.1 percent to 3-week high
2007-12-02 00:00:00 TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's stock market rose to a three-week high Friday as investors bought recent decliners amid a weaker yen and expectations for an interest rate cut in the United States.The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues rose 166.03 points, or 1.08 percent, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, to 15,680.67 points -- the index's highest close since Nov. 8.Investors were also heartened by a speech Thursday by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who hinted that another inter ...
Nikkei gains, shipping and steel stocks shine
2007-11-30 07:30:00 TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average rose 0.9 percent on Friday as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd and other shippers steamed ahead on strong commodities trade hopes, while a Credit Suisse... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei up 1.2% at midday
2007-11-30 04:46:00 TOKYO: Japanese stocks rose by more than 1 per cent on Friday, buoyed by increasing hopes for a US rate cut and a slight retreat of the yen against the dollar, which boosted exporters such as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei hits 2-week closing high, banks buoyed
2007-11-29 10:37:00 By Elaine Lies TOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks powered up more than 2 percent on Thursday, with the Nikkei average hitting a two-week closing high on a softer yen and a Wall Street... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei jumps 2% at midday
2007-11-29 04:24:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average jumped more than 2 per cent on Thursday to hit the highest points in two weeks, led higher by exporters such as Canon Inc on a softening yen and a Wall Street surge on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei falls 2.1% at midday
2007-11-27 04:28:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average fell 2.1 per cent on Tuesday, with exporters such as Canon Inc bearing the brunt of the selling following sharp gains in the yen against the dollar and an overnight... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei gains at midday
2007-11-26 05:24:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei rose 1.3 per cent on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street gains and erasing some of the previous week's losses on the back of strong performances by bank, automaker and high tech... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
HK, KL, SG stocks ended lower, Nikkei gains
2007-11-22 10:40:00 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian share prices fell 1.2 per cent on Thursday after the Shanghai composite index tumbled on concerns about the global economy amid high oil prices, dealers said. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei average down slightly
2007-11-21 03:21:00 TOKYO: Japanese stocks edged lower, with exporters such as Canon sliding on a slightly stronger yen amid concern about the long-term health of the US economy. The dollar slipped a bit in early Tokyo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Nikkei and Hang Seng
2007-11-20 18:26:00 2007 has been a year to be long Hong Kong and short Japan. Investment advisors are now seeing value in Japan with sentiments similar to last year. Hong Kong has had a very nice run in 2007 but will the gains continue?
Nikkei reverses gains at close
2007-11-19 07:45:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average reversed earlier gains and extended its losing streak to the third straight session on Monday as the strong yen dampened investor sentiment amid a lack of factors... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei up 0.3% at midday
2007-11-19 05:12:00 TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average edged up on Monday on rises in bank shares such as Mizuho Financial Group and exporters boosted by a softer yen, but gains were capped by lingering worries about US... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei falls 1.6% at noon
2007-11-16 03:36:00 TOKYO: The Nikkei average fell 1.6 per cent on Friday, with Mizuho Financial Group Inc and other bank shares tracking falls in US financial shares on growing credit woes. The Nikkei average ended... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nikkei rises 0.3% at midday
2007-11-15 04:40:00 TOKYO: The Nikkei average rose 0.3 per cent on Thursday, with Daikin Industries Ltd climbing on an outlook lift, helping the index extend its gains despite an overnight fall on Wall Street. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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