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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
The benchmark Nikkei average dropped on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, dragged down by the weakness of heavily weighted component issues. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 27.38 points, or 0.12 percent, to end at 22,586.87, after rising 103.77 points Wednesday. But the Topix index of ...
Stocks lost some ground Tuesday, hurt by the yuan's weakness against the dollar and instability of Shanghai stocks. The Nikkei 225 average edged 26.39 points, or 0.12 percent, lower to close at 21,785.54 after plunging 492.58 points Monday. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues on ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nikkei reaches 26-year high, boosted by earnings outlook and weak yen
The Nikkei 225 average ended Tuesday at its highest level in 26 years and two months as sentiment was boosted by a halt in the yen's rise against the dollar and expectations for upcoming earnings results from major companies. The benchmark Nikkei ended 236.93 points, ...
