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Tokyo stocks extend losses in thin trading, dropping to 21,680
Stocks lost further ground in thin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, with active buying held in check amid a dearth of fresh positive incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 123.28 points, or 0.57 percent, to end at 21,680.34, after losing 42.86 points on ...
Stocks managed to finish higher after minor fluctuations on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, aided by repurchases of beaten-down issues following a sell-off the previous day. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 35.96 points, or 0.16 percent, to end at 21,846.48, after tumbling 459.36 points ...
Nikkei falls back on lack of incentives following powerful rally
Stocks turned lower Friday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following selling prompted by a 401-point surge the previous day. The key 225-issue Nikkei average fell 236.67 points, or 1.05 percent, to end at 22,250.25 after jumping 401.12 points on Thursday. The Topix index of all first-section ...
Tokyo stocks rebound strongly after post-election surge on Wall Street
Stocks bounced back sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, aided by an overnight surge in U.S. equities following the closely watched U.S. midterm elections. The key 225-issue Nikkei average jumped 401.12 points, or 1.82 percent, to end at 22,486.92. It lost 61.95 points ...
Tokyo stocks turn down on growing concerns over U.S. elections
Stocks closed lower on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, as investors grew concerned about the results of the closely watched U.S. midterm elections. The key 225-issue Nikkei average fell 61.95 points, or 0.28 percent, to end at 22,085.80. It gained 248.76 points Tuesday. The Topix ...
Nikkei jumps above 22,000 amid receding trade friction fears
Stocks rebounded sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday amid receding jitters over U.S.-China trade friction, sending the benchmark Nikkei above 22,000 for the first time in over one week. The 225-issue Nikkei average soared 556.01 points, or 2.56 percent, to end at 22,243.66, ...
Stocks surged further on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday thanks to continued buybacks after the recent market tumble. The 225-issue Nikkei average jumped 463.17 points, or 2.16 percent, to end at 21,920.46, after soaring 307.49 points Tuesday. The Topix index of all first-section issues closed ...
Stocks staged a sharp rebound on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday, boosted by repurchases after the recent tumble. The 225-issue Nikkei average soared 307.49 points, or 1.45 percent, to end at 21,457.29, after shedding 34.80 points on Monday. The Topix index of all first-section issues ...
Stocks closed lower on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday amid a dearth of major buying incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 34.80 points, or 0.16 percent, to end at 21,149.80, the lowest finish since March 28. On Friday, the key market gauge shed 84.13 points. The ...
Stocks lost further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, as selling traced to concerns over corporate earnings outpaced buying in anticipation of a rebound after sharp falls. The 225-issue Nikkei average lost 84.13 points, or 0.40 percent, to end at 21,184.60. On Thursday, ...
The benchmark Nikkei average plunged to a seven-month low on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday, as investors took fright from an overnight slump in U.S. equities. The 225-issue Nikkei average tumbled 822.45 points, or 3.72 percent, to end at 21,268.73 — the lowest finish ...
Tokyo stocks tumble over 3% on fears of global economic downturn
Investor sentiment was dented by fears that a weak global demand outlook would weigh on U.S. corporate earnings and cause downward pressure on global markets.
