Business Nov 26, 2021
Nikkei plunges to one-month low on concerns over new COVID-19 variant
by Toma Mochizuki
The 225-issue Nikkei stock average ended down 747.66 points, or 2.53%, from Thursday at 28,751.62, its lowest close since Oct. 25.
Business / Financial Markets Nov 16, 2021
Buybacks turn major Japan firms into nation's whales as BOJ eases ETF purchases
SoftBank, Toyota, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group have all announced major share-buyback plans recently.
Business / Financial Markets Nov 2, 2021
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.
Business Oct 27, 2021
Tokyo Stock Exchange to extend trading day, adjusting close for first time since 1954
by Gearoid Reidy and Ming Jeong Lee
The switch is planned at the same time as a large upgrade of the exchange's trading systems, in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 26, 2021
Tokyo stocks end sharply up on record Wall Street highs and weaker yen
by Toma Mochizuki
Every industry category gained ground, led by marine transportation, iron and steel, and electrical appliance issues.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Oct 25, 2021
Companies listed on the top-tier Prime market will likely be in a better position than others to raise funds and recruit workers.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 6, 2021
Tokyo stocks slide for eighth session amid persistent Evergrande concerns
Investors remained vigilant against the fallout from China's Evergrande crisis.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 22, 2021
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.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 21, 2021
Nikkei ends with biggest fall in three months on China property fears
The Nikkei ended down 660.34 points, at 29,839.71, on concerns that a potential default by a giant Chinese property developer could lead to a slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy.
Commentary / Japan Sep 16, 2021
Will TSE reforms boost Japan's corporate value?
by Sayuri Shirai
In a bid to attract more long-term investors, Japan plans to reform its primary stock market.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 14, 2021
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.
Business / Financial Markets Sep 12, 2021
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.