The Nikkei average fell by 429 yen, a significant decline for the first time in three days, dominated by sell-offs due to a stronger yen = 21st morning session.

On the 21st, the Nikkei average stock price in the morning session fell significantly by 429.93 yen to 34,300.35 yen, marking a drop for the first time in three days. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also decreased by 30.14 points to 2,529.01 points. Since the USA market was closed on Good Friday on the 18th, a reduction in buying and selling Orders from Overseas investors was expected, and selling was prioritized as the yen appreciated against the dollar. The Nikkei average reached 34,297.76 yen at 10:08 AM. After that, the market began to recover.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 20 22:52 ET

The Nikkei average is down about 360 yen, with the top declining stocks including Sumitomo Pharma, Suzuki, J. Front ETC.

On the 21st, around 11 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 34,370 yen, down approximately 360 yen from the previous weekend. At 10:08 AM, it hit a low of 34,297.76 yen, down 432.52 yen. Due to the continuation of the upward trend until the previous weekend, selling pressure emerged from the morning. With the exchange rate shifting towards yen appreciation, there has been a soft price movement. Among the stocks included in the Nikkei average, notable decliners include Sumitomo Pharma <4506.T>, Suzuki <7269.T>, and J. Front <3086>.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 20 22:03 ET

Mazda to Pause U.S. Production of Compact SUV Destined for Canada

BNN BloombergApr 18 09:48 ET

<Rating Change Observation> Downgrades for New, GS Yuasa, Shimadzu, and Kyowa Kirin, etc.

◎New and Resuming Asahi <2502.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three stages (coverage resumed) Kirin HD <2503.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three stages (coverage resumed) Coca-Cola <2579.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three stages (coverage resumed) Suntory BF <2587.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three stages (coverage resumed) Minebea M <6479.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three stages Mabuchi <6592.T> --- A major domestic player is in the middle of three.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 17 19:50 ET

Amada, Mitsui & Co., etc. [List of stock materials from newspapers]

* AMADA <6113> enters the Semiconductors equipment market, acquiring board processing machines for 51 billion yen (Nikkei Industrial Front Page) - ○ * MAZDA MOTOR CRP <7261> flexibly responds to U.S. 'CX-50', considering production halt to Canada (Nikkei Industrial Front Page) - ○ * Yaskawa Electric <6506> responds to U.S. tariffs by passing on costs and building a Global supply chain (Nikkei Industrial Front Page) - ○ * MISUMI Group <9962> acquires U.S. Machinery Components procurement to expand digital and customer base (Nikkei Industrial Front Page) - ○ * JR Kyushu <9142> sells 'Queen Beetle' to a South Korean transportation company.

Fisco JapanApr 17 19:25 ET

U.S. retail revenue saw a significant increase for the first time in two years, with a rush of demand in Autos.

In March, U.S. retail revenue saw an increase of 1.4% from the previous month (up 0.2% in February), marking the largest rise in two years. This surge in automobile sales contributed to the increase. It seems that consumers hurried to make purchases before tariffs on Autos were raised. <7201> Nissan <7202> Isuzu <7203> Toyota <7211> Mitsubishi <7261> MAZDA MOTOR CRP <7267> Honda <7269> Suzuki <7270>

Fisco JapanApr 16 17:26 ET