Tokyo pushes to reform its $6.5 trillion stock market. Analysts aren’t impressed.
Japan Exchange Group Inc. said 1,841 constituents would make up the new "prime” section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, but some analysts see it as little more than window-dressing.
The Nikkei has rallied 4.9% this year, driven by fiscal and monetary stimulus as well as optimism over a post-pandemic economic recovery
The winners and losers in Japan's stock market, and what to watch in 2022
Shipping stocks topped advancers on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average this year, and commodities-related groups were among the best performers on the Topix.
Kishida floats buyback regulations, spooking Japanese stocks
Share buybacks surged in Japan under the Abe administration, who implemented a corporate governance code for companies to make them more responsive to shareholders.
The drop in stocks came a day after the Nikkei index ended at a one-month high on the Japanese ruling coalition's victory in Sunday's general election.
Tokyo stocks end sharply up on record Wall Street highs and weaker yen
Every industry category gained ground, led by marine transportation, iron and steel, and electrical appliance issues.
Tokyo stocks slide for eighth session amid persistent Evergrande concerns
Investors remained vigilant against the fallout from China's Evergrande crisis.
The outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting and the possible collapse of the Chinese real estate conglomerate Evergrande Group has given Tokyo investors pause.
Will TSE reforms boost Japan's corporate value?
In a bid to attract more long-term investors, Japan plans to reform its primary stock market.
Nikkei hits 31-year high on vaccination efforts and new government hope
Japan has been the world’s best-performing major stock market over the past two weeks.
Foreign traders buying most Japan stocks since Abenomics heyday as Suga exits
Foreign investors are set to buy the most Japanese stocks since the heyday of Abenomics after Suga’s shock resignation put Japan back in the headlines.
Tokyo's Topix index ends at 30-year high on Suga's departure
Tokyo's broad Topix stock index ended at a 30-year high and the Nikkei surged over 2% Friday after Suga expressed his intention to resign.
