Friday, April 28, 2006

Tokyo markets fall

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were down significantly on Friday as some export-dependent stocks and commodities both saw declines due to the strength of the yen and higher interest rates in China. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.2 percent to 15,906.23, while the Topix index was down 0.8 percent to 1,716.43.
The automobile manufacturing sector was down [...]

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Tokyo markets up on earnings reports

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were slightly higher on Thursday as a result of positive corporate earnings reports during the week. The Nikkei added 0.3 percent to 17,114.54 and the Topix index gained 0.4 percent to 1,729.37. Both domestic and export-dependent sectors saw advances on the day.
Automobile manufacturer Honda, reported record net profits for [...]

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Domestics take Tokyo markets higher

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets recovered on Tuesday, as the Nikkei 225 added 0.33 percent on the day to 16,9790.29 and the Topix index was up 0.52 percent to 1,719.73. The Nikkei had lost 500 points on Monday, its largest one-day decline this year, on worries about a strengthening yen.
The banking sector was up on [...]

Monday, April 24, 2006

Exporters, domestic sectors lower in Tokyo

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were lower on Monday as investors worried about higher oil prices and a declining dollar in relation to the yen. The Nikkei 225 was down 2.8 percent on the day to 16,914.40 while the Topix index was 2.6 percent lower, closing at 1,710.76. Despite the drop in the dollar, [...]

Friday, April 21, 2006

Carmakers lead Tokyo markets higher

by Brian Turner

In Tokyo on Friday, new broker recommendations on carmakers sent the sector up, helping the markets on the day despite drops in commodities-dependent companies. The Nikkei 225 and the Topix index each added 0.5 percent on the day, to 17,403.96 and 1,756.40 respectively.
Companies that make cellphone components also saw gains on the day after [...]

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Oil takes Tokyo markets higher

by Brian Turner

Oil-related stocks were up on the day in Tokyo on Thursday, but there was very little movement in the equities markets as a whole. The Nikkei dropped slightly, by 0.2 percent to 17,317.53, while the Topix index was unchanged at 1,747.86.
Oil stocks rose after a report that wholesale gasoline prices could go up [...]

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Tokyo stocks up on exporters

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were higher on Wednesday. The Nikkei 225 added 0.7 percent to 17,350.12, while the Topix index gained 0.3 percent to 1,747.32. Most of the gains were among export-dependent companies, as investors grew more confident in the strength of the US economy as earnings reports from US-listed firms were strong [...]

Monday, April 17, 2006

Tokyo markets lower

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were lower on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 and the Topix index each dropping 1.4 percent to 17,000.36 and 1,719.05 respectively. Worries over higher interest rates and rising crude oil prices were the culprits in the declines.
Export-dependent companies saw share prices drop as investors worried that US consumers would have [...]

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Tokyo markets lower for third day

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were down again on Wednesday on lower share prices in the US and concerns that recent gains in domestic stocks cannot persist. The Nikkei 225 and Topix index each lost 1.5 percent on the day to 17,162.55 and 1,742.89 respectively.
The electronics sector was down as Toshiba fell victim to two [...]

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Tokyo markets declne despite gains for miners, oil

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were down on Tuesday as technology and domestic stocks were down. The Nikkei 225 dropped by 0.2 percent to 17,418.13 and the Topix index was down 0.4 percent to 1,770.18.
The technology sector declined after downgrades from Mizuho Securities. NEC Electronics declined by 2.9 percent to ¥4,620. Chip-testing equipment [...]

Monday, April 10, 2006

Worries lead Tokyo markets lower

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets declined on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 ending down by 0.6 percent to 17,456.58 and the Topix index closing at 1,777.34, 0.4 percent lower.
Domestic stocks fell victim to profit-taking. The real estate sector saw big losses as some analysts have begun to believe that shares in properties companies have become [...]

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Tokyo markets decline on real estate, steel

by Brian Turner

The Tokyo equities markets were lower on the day as investors took profits, sending the Nikkei 225 down 0.3 percent to 17,243.98 after reaching its highest level since July 2000 earlier in the day. The Topix index dropped 0.2 percent to 1,746.05.
Automobile manufacturers and the electrical machinery sector saw gains on the day, however. [...]

Tuesday, April 4, 2006

Profit-taking sends Tokyo markets lower

by Brian Turner

Profit-taking sent the Tokyo equities markets lower on Tuesday. The Nikkei 225 ended the day down 0.2 percent to 17,292.91, while the Topix index lost 0.3 percent to 1,749.65.
Despite the declines, some sectors saw gains. The rise in metals prices sent miners up. Sumitomo Metal Mining added 1.2 percent to ¥1,659, while [...]

Monday, April 3, 2006

Tankan survey helps Tokyo markets higher

by Brian Turner

The Japanese equities markets were up significantly on Monday as the Topix index hit a 14-year high before closing at its highest level in six years. The Topix added 1.5 percent on the day to 1,754.64. Meanwhile, the Nikkei 225 was up 1.6 percent to close at 17,333.31. The advances were put [...]