The benchmark Nikkei stock average staged a sharp rebound to snap its six-session losing streak Monday, boosted by broad-based buybacks. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange soared 485.38 points, or 2.24 percent, to end ...
Nikkei rebounds on news of European safeguards, U.S. easing of Volcker Rule
Tokyo stocks staged a sound rally Friday, with buying sentiment boosted by upturns in U.S.and European markets. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed 252.29 points, or 1.13 percent, to end at 22,512.08, bouncing ...
Tokyo stocks lost another ground Friday following a Wall Street sell-off the previous day, with the benchmark Nikkei average giving up more than 680 points at one point. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange ...
The benchmark Nikkei average lost ground Friday, failing to absorb the ex-dividend impact and profit-taking pressure. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 87.20 points, or 0.36 percent, to end at 23,837.72, after rising 142.05 points Thursday. By contrast, the ...
Tokyo stocks lost further ground Friday, failing to shrug off profit-taking pressure and selling prompted by the yen's strengthening against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei average dropped 48.22 points, or 0.20 percent, to end at 23,816.63. On Thursday, the key market gauge fell 69.58 points. The ...
Tokyo stocks fell for the first time in five market days in directionless trading Thursday, as investors retreated to the sidelines after U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation supporting protesters in Hong Kong into law. The 225-issue Nikkei average dropped 28.63 points, or 0.12 percent, ...
Nikkei turns higher as optimism takes upper hand over U.S.-China trade talks
The 225-issue Nikkei average rebounded Thursday amid optimism over the upcoming high-level U.S.-China trade talks overcoming pessimism. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 95.60 points, or 0.45 percent, to end at 21,551.98, after falling 131.40 points Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Topix index of all issues listed on the ...
Tokyo stocks rebounded Thursday thanks to favorable trade-related developments involving Japan, the United States and China. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 28.09 points, or 0.13 percent, to end at 22,048.24. On Wednesday, the key market gauge fell 78.69 points. The Topix index of all issues listed ...
Amid thin trading before this weekend's three-day holiday, stocks extended gains on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday. The 225-issue Nikkei average advanced 34.64 points, or 0.16 percent, to end at 22,079.09. On Thursday, the key market gauge climbed 83.74 points. The Topix index of all ...
Tokyo stocks bounce back on Fed decision to cut interest rate
Stocks rebounded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, mainly buoyed by an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The 225-issue Nikkei average advanced 83.74 points, or 0.38 percent, to end at 22,044.45. On Wednesday, the key market gauge fell 40.61 points. The Topix ...
Nikkei hits four-month high on growing hopes for U.S.-China trade deal
Backed by increasing signs of the United States and China coming closer to each other in their trade talks, Tokyo stocks headed higher Thursday to let the benchmark Nikkei average hit a four-month closing high. In its eight-session winning streak, last recorded in mid-September last ...
Stocks gained further ground Monday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, after U.S. equity gauges hit record highs Friday. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 197.87 points, or 0.88 percent, to end at 22,799.64. On Friday, the key market indicator advanced 190.95 points. The Topix index of all ...
