Tokyo stocks rose Monday for the third consecutive session thanks to a climb on Wall Street late last week. The Nikkei 225 average advanced 76.30 points, or 0.33 percent, to end at 23,430.70 after rising 54.31 points Friday. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues on ...
Tokyo stocks extend gains on expectations of deal between U.S. and China
Tokyo stocks added modest gains Friday following rises in U.S. equities amid sustained expectations for a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China. The Nikkei average of 225 blue chips listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 54.31 points, or 0.23 percent, to ...
Upbeat comments on U.S.-China trade dispute push up Tokyo stocks
Tokyo stocks snapped their two-day losing streak Thursday as buying was boosted by media reports suggesting an early conclusion of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China. The Nikkei average of 225 blue chips listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced 164.86 ...
New law strengthens independent checks on major firms in Japan
A new law strengthens independent checks on major listed firms by obliging them to have outsiders on their board of directors and make executive compensation more transparent.
Tokyo stocks sank deeper Wednesday on rekindled anxiety about a prolonged U.S.-China trade war. The 225-issue Nikkei average dived 244.58 points, or 1.05 percent, to end at 23,135.23, after falling 149.69 points Tuesday. The Topix index of all TSE first section issues finished down 3.46 points, ...
Tokyo stocks pulled back into negative territory Tuesday in the wake of a Wall Street sell-off and the yen's strengthening against the dollar amid growing concerns over the U.S. economy. The Nikkei 225 average fell 149.69 points, or 0.64 percent, to end at 23,379.81 after ...
Tokyo stocks bounced back Monday on brighter investor sentiment thanks to rosy Chinese economic data, sending the benchmark Nikkei 225 average to a 14-month closing high. The Nikkei advanced 235.59 points, or 1.01 percent, to end at 23,529.50, the highest finish since Oct. 5, 2018. ...
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, ...
Record-breaking advance on Wall Street helped Tokyo stocks extend their gains on Wednesday. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 64.45 points, or 0.28 percent, to end at 23,437.77, after rising 80.51 points on Tuesday. The TOPIX index of all issues listed on the first section of the ...
Tokyo stocks advance on hopes for progress in U.S.-China talks
Stocks extended their winning streak to a third consecutive session Tuesday, lifted by hopes for progress in trade talks between the United States and China. The Nikkei 225 average gained 80.51 points, or 0.35 percent, to end at 23,373.32 after rising 179.93 points Monday. The Topix, ...
Tokyo stocks rose Monday for the second consecutive session, thanks to renewed expectations for progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. The Nikkei 225 average advanced 179.93 points, or 0.78 percent, to end at 23,292.81 after rising 74.30 points Friday. The Topix, which covers all issues listed on ...
Buybacks boost Tokyo stocks following three-day losing streak
Tokyo stocks bounced back Friday thanks to repurchases that emerged in the wake of their three-day losing streak. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 74.30 points, or 0.32 percent, to end at 23,112.88. It plunged 109.99 points Thursday. The Topix index of all issues listed on the ...
