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.
Bestella has set a new high [stocks that have updated new highs and new lows].
The stocks reaching new highs on the Main Board are Tama Home <1419> and Bestera <1433>, totaling 110 stocks, while those hitting new lows on the Main Board are SMC <6273> and SoftBank's second type of preferred stock <94346>, totaling 2 stocks. "Main Board" "Standard Board" "Growth Board" new highs new lows new highs new lows new highs new lows 04/18 110244236004 04/17 53337518204 04/16 53654324104 04/15 524.
The Nikkei average rose by 205 yen, continuing its upward trend, with 90% of Main Board stocks increasing in value, and selling pressure being weak, resulting in almost a broad increase = 18th day's morning session.
Eighteen days ago, the Nikkei average stock price rose by 205.69 yen from the previous day to 34,583.29 yen, continuing its upward trend, while the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 20.11 points to 2,550.34 points. In the morning, selling was prioritized due to the decline in US stocks and the strengthening yen observed on the 17th. However, as no further selling was seen and a slight recovery occurred, the index reversed direction and expanded its gains. At 10:17 AM, the Nikkei average hit 34,651.91 yen, an increase of 274.31 yen.
QPS Laboratory, Good Product Planning, etc. (additional) Rating
Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ---------------------------------------------------- <4676> Fuji HD Nomura "Buy" "Neutral" <6506> Yaskawa Electric Nomura "Buy" "Neutral" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ---------------------------------------------------- <55
Euglena, Nabtesco ETC (additional) Rating
Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After------------------------------------------<2931> Euglena SMBC Nikko 600 yen 650 yen <6268> Nabtesco SMBC Nikko 2600 yen 2500 yen <6273> SMCSMBC Nikko 64700 yen 56600 yen
List of cloud breakout stocks (Part 2) [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of cloud breakout stocks]
○ List of stocks breaking through the clouds Market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B Tokyo Main Board <5208> Arisawa Manufacturing 1411 1436.5 1463.5 <5261> Risol 5130 5332.5 5237.5 <5331> Noritake 3575 3687.5 3782.5 <5333> Japan Gaishi 1903 1920.25 1947 <5631> Nippon Steel 5547 5691.56
SMC To Go Ex-Dividend On March 28th, 2025 With 500 JPY Dividend Per Share
March 27th (Japan Standard Time) - $SMC(6273.JP)$ is trading ex-dividend on March 28th, 2025.Shareholders of record on March 31st, 2025 will receive 500 JPY dividend per share. The ex-dividend date
Stocks that moved and those that were traded in the front market.
*Mimaki Engineering <6638> 1649 +178 announced an increase in Dividends financial estimates. *Double Scope <6619> 249 +18 is looking at the good earnings from China's BYD and the rise in Tesla stocks, among others. *Intermestic <262A> 1770 +112 there are no particular materials observed, but it might be re-evaluated as a recent IPO stock with a weak price. *MonotaRO <3064> 2854.5 +154.5 it seems that a Shareholder meeting is being held today. *Nomura M
Express News | [Change Report] Nomura Securities reports a decrease in its shareholding percentage of SMC (6273.JP) to 4.58%.
The Nikkei average is up about 150 yen, with SMC, Dentsu Group, and Laser Tech among the top gainers.
At 11:06 a.m. on the 7th, the Nikkei Average is trading around 37,040 yen, up about 150 yen from the previous weekend. At 11:04 a.m., it reached 37,073.67 yen, up 186.50 yen. After a brief decline following initial buying, it is generally trending steadily. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei Average, SMC <6273.T>, Dentsu Group <4324.T>, Laser Tech <6920.T>, Furukawa Electric <5801.T>, and Tokyo Electric Power HD <9> are among those with the highest increase in value.
Petroleum resources, light industry, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Firm Previous Changed After-------------------------------------------------------------<268A> Rigaku Nomura "Hold" "Buy" <3626> TIS GS "Hold" "Buy" <4528> Ono Pharmaceutical City "3" "2" <6752> Panasonic HD Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight" <7735> Screen Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Over Weight"
List of convertible stocks (Part 1) [List of Parabolic Signal convertible stocks]
○ List of stocks for Buy conversion in the market Code Stock Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <1813> Futaba Tetra 2267 2175 <2307> Crosscat 12081043 <2804> Bluesource 17671703 <2871> Nichirei 34833346 <3349> Cosmos Pharmaceutical 70496740 <3391> Tsuruha HD 93979116 <3932> Akatsuki 30902734 <4507> Shiono
Rating information (Target Price change - part 1) = Shimizu Corporation, Osaka Titanium, ETC.
Nomura Securities (three-tier: Buy > Neutral > Reduce) Shimizu Corporation <1803.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 1,450 yen → 1,710 yen. Kajima Corporation <1812.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 3,350 yen → 3,750 yen. Sumitomo Osaka Cement <5232.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 4,060 yen → 4,170 yen. Taiheiyo Cement <5233.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 4,530 yen → 4,570 yen. NGK Insulators <5333.T> -- "Buy" → "Buy", 23.
LINE Yahoo, Furukawa Electric, etc. (additional) Rating.
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------------- <4041> Nisso Chemical Daiwa "3" "2" <9531> Tokyo Gas Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------------
The Nikkei Average is up by about 165 yen, with significant buying in the stock price Index ETF, expanding the gains = early trading on the 18th.
On the 18th at around 10:08 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated about 165 yen higher compared to the previous day, around 39,340 yen. Following the rise in US stock index Futures during Extended hours trading, buying activity led in the morning. Although there were moments of stagnation, a substantial buy into the stock index Futures prompted an expansion in gains. At 10:00 AM, the index reached 39,356.35 yen, an increase of 182.10 yen. On the 17th local time, the US stock market was closed for Presidents' Day.
Jefferies Adjusts SMC's Price Target to 53,500 Yen From 58,800 Yen, Keeps at Hold
The Nikkei average rose by 15 points, showing a slight rebound, and after the upward turn, it is consolidating, with caution regarding Trump's tariffs = morning session on the 17th.
Seventeen days ago, the Nikkei average stock price rose by 15.44 yen to 39,164.87 yen, showing a slight rebound. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) increased by 7.26 points to 2,766.47 points. Initially, trading started with a predominance of Sell orders, but it turned upward. The Nikkei average reached 39,238.75 yen, up 89.32 yen at 9:17 AM. While U.S. President Trump is considering imposing tariffs on imported Autos around April 2, it weighs on related stocks.
Alfressa HD, MonotaRO, etc. (additional) Rating
Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After ------------------------------------------------------------ <3659> Nexon Macquarie "Outperform" "Neutral" <6273> SMC Macquarie "Outperform" "Neutral" <6841> Yokogawa Electric Daiwa "2" "3" Target Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After --------------------
SMC's Profit Fell Over 12% in Fiscal Nine Months
Rating information (investment decision change) = Yokogawa Electric, Nexon, ETC.
◎ Daiwa Securities (5-grade scale: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5) Yokogawa Electric <6841.T> - "2" → "3", 4,500 yen → 3,200 yen ◎ Macquarie Capital Securities (3-grade scale: outperform > neutral > underperform) Nexon <3659.T> - "outperform" → "neutral", 2,400 yen → 2,200 yen SMC <6273.T> - "outperform" → "neutral", 80,000 yen → 60,000 yen Provided by: Wealth Advisor