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The Nikkei 225 average snapped a three-session winning streak Tuesday, weighed down by selling to cash in gains. The benchmark gauge shed 42.03 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 22,960.34. On Monday, it climbed 72.01 points to close above the 23,000 line for the ...
Nikkei closes above 23,000 for first time since early February
The benchmark Nikkei average added a moderate gain to barely end above 23,000 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday, supported by the yen's drop against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei climbed 72.01 points, or 0.31 percent, to close at 23,002.37, its first finish above ...
Stocks turned lower Tuesday, dragged down by profit-taking after their recent advances. The Nikkei 225 average shed 47.84 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 22,818.02 after rising 107.38 points Monday. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, was down 0.77 ...
Strong earnings reports and buying push Tokyo stock prices to highest close since early February
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday thanks to buying after rosy corporate earnings reports. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 107.38 points, or 0.47 percent, to close at 22,865.86, the highest finish since Feb. 2. On Friday, the key market gauge ...
Stocks jumped Friday as investor sentiment was brightened by an advance on Wall Street and strong earnings reports overall from Japanese companies. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 261.30 points, or 1.16 percent, to close at 22,758.48 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, after gaining 88.30 points ...
Stocks fell back on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, as profit-taking more than offset buying on the back of strong corporate results. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 99.81 points, or 0.44 percent, to end at 22,408.88, after rising 41.53 points on Tuesday. The Topix index of ...
Stocks rose Tuesday as many investors retreated to the sidelines ahead of an planned announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The Nikkei 225 average rose 41.53 points, or 0.18 percent, to end at 22,508.69. On Monday, ...
The benchmark Nikkei average slightly fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, hit by the yen's strength against the dollar. The 225-issue Nikkei average sagged 5.62 points, or 0.03 percent, to end at 22,467.16, after losing 35.25 points on Wednesday. The Tokyo market was closed ...
The Nikkei 225 average rose, although slightly, Tuesday, buoyed by the yen's weakness against the dollar and strong earnings at Japanese companies. The benchmark gauge climbed 40.16 points, or 0.18 percent, to end at 22,508.03, rising for the third consecutive trading day after a 148.26-point ...
Tokyo stocks rise further on rosy corporate earnings reports
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, with investors taking heart from strong corporate earnings. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 148.26 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at 22,467.87 — the best finish since Feb. 5. On Thursday, the key market ...
Stocks staged a strong rally Tuesday, supported by a sharp drop of the yen against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 average gained 190.08 points, or 0.86 percent, to end at 22,278.12, its highest finish since Feb. 27. On Monday, it dropped 74.20 points. The Topix, which ...
Stocks lost ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday, weighed down by U.S. equities' drop late last week. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 74.20 points, or 0.33 percent, to end at 22,088.04. On Friday, it dropped 28.94 points. The Topix index of all first-section issues ...
