Stocks fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, as sentiment was battered by the yen's appreciation. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 150.65 points, or 0.69 percent, to end at 21,535.25, after rising 42.37 points Friday. The Topix index of all first-section issues closed down 7.57 points, ...
Nikkei dips, likely to be range-bound ahead of earnings reports
Tokyo stocks are expected to stay range-bound next week ahead of earnings reports from major Japanese companies later this month. The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei average lost 60.48 points, or 0.28 percent, to end at 21,685.90 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, after a wait-and-see mood prevailed ...
Stocks turned higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, after increased expectations for an early U.S. interest rate cut sent Wall Street higher overnight. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 110.05 points, or 0.51 percent, to end at 21,643.53, after losing 31.67 points on Wednesday. The ...
Nikkei climbs slightly in thin trading as players take to G20 sidelines
Stocks turned modestly higher Monday as investors held active trading in check due to a dearth of major incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 27.35 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 21,285.99 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. On Friday, the key market gauge fell ...
Stocks gave up early gains to finish lower for the fifth straight session Friday, hit by speculative selling prompted by U.S. tariff hikes on $200 billion worth of Chinese products. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 57.21 points, or 0.27 percent, to end at 21,344.92 on ...
Rising concerns about a possible escalation in the trade war between the United States and China led to another sell-off on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell another 200.46 points, or 0.93 percent, to end at 21,402.13, after sliding 321.13 ...
Stocks staged a moderate rebound on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, chiefly supported by bargain-hunting. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 42.07 points, or 0.20 percent, to end at 21,608.92, the first finish above 21,600 since March 5. On Wednesday, the key market gauge gave ...
Stocks recouped most of its initial losses but failed to end higher Tuesday, pressured by selling to lock in gains after a two-session rally. The Nikkei 225 average finished at 21,566.85, down 17.65 points, or 0.08 percent. On Monday, the key market gauge rose 133.65 ...
Stocks gained further ground Monday, with investor sentiment brightened by rises in U.S. equities Friday. The Nikkei 225 average climbed 133.65 points, or 0.62 percent, to end at 21,584.50. On Friday, the key market gauge rose 163.83 points. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues on ...
Hundreds of firms may be demoted in Tokyo Stock Exchange shake-up
As part of an effort to streamline markets and attract more investors, the Tokyo Stock Exchange may demote about a third of its largest listed companies and cut down the bourses it operates to three from four, according to media reports. A TSE advisory panel ...
Nikkei gains 164 points as yen eases and equities firm up elsewhere in Asia
Stocks staged a rally Friday on the Tokyo Stocks Exchange after investor sentiment was lifted by a weakening yen and climbing indexes in other Asian markets. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 163.83 points, or 0.77 percent, to end at 21,450.85. On Thursday, the key market ...
Stocks closed marginally lower on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, after erasing healthy early gains under the pressure of profit-taking. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 3.22 points, or 0.02 percent, to end at 21,287.02. On Wednesday, the key market gauge shed 213.45 points. The Topix ...
