TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Wednesday as investors loaded up on stocks before they go ex-dividend later this week, but gains were limited by concerns that the market was looking technically overbought after a long rally. The Nikkei benchmark rose 0.2 percent to 19,746.20 points after traversing positive Read More
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* Eisai drops on after soaring 32 pct over the last 2 days * Positive themes about Japan market may continue – analyst By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down on Wednesday morning in choppy trade as U.S. shares languished, but losses were limited by investor appetite for Read More
Does a tree in a forest fall if no one hears it? We know the answer, of course, but we get the point. In November 2013 I predicted Nikkei 20,000 and drew lots of charts showing the progress. It looks pretty good today. Sadly this article created no headlines. But yes, I made money on Read More
TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as a weak factory activity survey in China and a drop in U.S. markets weighed on investor confidence, but losses were limited by expectations of better returns for holders of Japanese shares. The Nikkei ended 0.2 percent lower at 19,713.45 points in choppy Read More
* Nikkei has risen 13 pct this year, 5 pct this month * Profit-taking hits, but market may stay resilient until stocks go ex-dividend – traders * GS Yuasa dives after cutting earnings forecast By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday morning, hit by a weak survey Read More
Stocks gained further ground Monday, supported by rises in overseas markets late last week, with the benchmark Nikkei average hitting another 15-year high. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 194.14 points, or 0.99 percent, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange to finish at 19,754.36, its highest closing level since April 14, 2000. On Friday, the key market Read More
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TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a fresh 15-year high on Monday, tracking gains in U.S. shares, while Eisai Co jumped 21 percent after a brokerage upgraded the stock, citing the effectiveness of its drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The Nikkei ended 1.0 percent higher at 19,754.36 points, its highest Read More
Nikkei jumps 0.9% Japan’s Nikkei 225 index touched a fresh 15-year high as a strong finish on Wall Street offset the impact of a rangebound yen. Sharp surged 3.4 percent, boosted by news that Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry is considering joining efforts to help rescue it. Among other exporter Read More
* Eisai jumps 20 pct on Barclays’ rating hike citing Alzheimer’s drug hope * Sharp soars after Hon Hai says it is considering rescuing * Nikkei’s 20,000 in sight near term – analysts By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a fresh 15-year high on Monday, tracking gains Read More