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＜Individual Stock Trends＞ Mitsushima HD, Ono Sokki, Aichi, Petroleum Resources, Chuo Spring = Afternoon session of the 24th.
Months Island HD <6332.T> - The consolidated profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 have been revised upward, increasing the year-end Dividends Financial Estimates from 34 yen to 52 yen (previous year actual 21 yen). Ono Measurement <6858.T> - The consolidated financial results for the first quarter (January to March) of the fiscal year ending December 2025 showed significant profit gains. Aichi <6345.T> - The consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is expected to see increased revenue and profit, with annual Dividends expected to rise to 60 yen (previous year actual 55 yen). Petroleum Resources <1662.T> - The consolidated profit Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 have been revised downward. Central
Japan Petroleum Exploration: Notice regarding revisions to earnings forecasts and year-end dividend forecasts
The Nikkei average rose by 352 yen, continuing to rise significantly, with a strong performance amid few market participants = afternoon session on the 18th.
On the 18th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose significantly by 352.68 yen to 34,730.28 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 28.92 points to 2,559.15 points. In the morning, selling was prevalent due to the decline in US stocks and a stronger yen on the 17th. However, after showing no further selling pressure and stabilizing, it turned upward and expanded its gains. After the initial buying subsided, there were instances of trading in a narrow range, but the European and American stock markets on the 18th were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
The Nikkei average is up by about 140 yen, and currency exchange was not discussed in the negotiations with the US, maintaining a solid trend supported by the weak yen = on the 17th morning session.
At 10:12 AM on the 17th, the Nikkei average stock price is fluctuating around 34,060 yen, up approximately 140 yen from the previous day. At 9:03 AM, it reached 34,264 yen 24 sen, up 343 yen 84 sen. The highly anticipated U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations saw U.S. President Trump posting on social media that there has been 'significant progress' in a meeting with Minister of Economic and Fiscal Policy Akira Amari. While no detailed information from the subsequent ministerial-level negotiations has been reported, it has been said that foreign exchange was not discussed as it shifted towards a weaker yen.
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