Tokyo Shares End Down On Strong Yen, Dubai Debt Worries TOKYO ( Dow Jones )--The Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped to a fresh four-month closing low Friday on continuing yen strength and worries that unfolding financial troubles in Dubai may sink U.S. stocks later in the global trading day. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 301.72 points, or 3.2%, to 9081.52, closing just a few points off its intraday...
Tokyo - Stocks in Tokyo fell in Friday morning trading due to the strong yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index was down 169.73 points, or 1.81 per cent, to stand at 9,213.51, while the broader-based Topix index lost 10.98 points, or 1.32 ...
Japan's 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average sank for the fifth successive session Tuesday as continuing concerns about corporate equity financing, government fiscal policy and a strengthening yen soured investor sentiment. Following the three-day weekend Japan's key benchmark Nikkei lost 96.10 points, or 1.01 percent, from Friday to 9,401.58, it's lowest close since July 17. The broader Topix index of all...
Tokyo stocks closed mixed Friday with the key Nikkei index down 0.54 percent to below 9,500 for the first time in four months. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Average shed 51.79 points to 9,497.68.The broader Topix index gained 1.00 point, or 0.12 percent, to 838.71. Trading volume on the main section contracted to 2,125.56 million shares from 2,558.25 million Thursday. On the First Section, advancing shares...
Tokyo - Stocks in Tokyo lost ground in early Friday trading following losses on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index was down 119.88 points, or 1.25 per cent, to stand at 9,429.59, while the broader-based Topix index lost 7.20 po...
Nikkei stock index fell sharply Thursday to a four-month closing low near 9,500 as investors began to sell stocks amid growing worries about economic uncertainties. The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 127.33 points, or 1.32 percent, from Wednesday to 9,549.47, its lowest close since July 17, after dipping as low as 9,496.07 at one point. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues...
Japan's 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.55 percent on Wednesday to its lowest close in six weeks as real estate developers and banks weighed heavily on markets in an ongoing pattern of Japanese corporate equity financing. The key benchmark Nikkei lost 51.13 points from Tuesday to close at 9,674.49, its lowest close since Oct. 5. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo...
Tokyo - Japan shares were lackluster in early morning trading Wednesday, dragged down by banking and real estate stocks. The Nikkei 225 index lost 0.1 per cent by mid-morning, to 9,716.35 points. The broader Topix index fell 0.9 per cent to 849.24...
Japan's 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.2 percent Monday closing 20.87 points higher than Friday at 9,791.18. Positive economic data briefly elevated stocks in early trade, but the key benchmark Nikkei was in and out of positive territory in a mixed day of trading which saw diversified banking issues and equity financing plans weighing heavily on the market. The broader Topix index of all First...
Tokyo - Stocks in Tokyo ended the week lower following losses on Wall Street and lower commodity prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index was down 34.18 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 9,770.31, while the broader-based Topix index lost 0.9 p...
Japan's 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.7 percent Thursday as losses by shipping line Nippon Yusen K.K. following share issuance plans, sparked concerns in the industry. Ebara Corp. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. were also significant drags on markets of which the key Nikkei benchmark closed down 67.19 points from Wednesday to 9,804.49. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the...
SHANGHAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - French bank Societe Generale's (SocGen) China fund venture said on Wednesday that it will develop exchange-traded fund (ETF) products that track Japan's TOPIX Core30 Index , giving Chinese investors exposure to the world's second-biggest economy.
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday with the key Nikkei index up 0.47 percent. At 9:15 a.m., the benchmark Nikkei 225 Average advanced 46.38 points to 9,917.11. The broader Topix index was up 1.95 points to 874.39. &$ &$Source:Xinhua&$ &$ ...
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday for the second straight session, as the market is little affected by trading clues such as a weaker dollar vs yen. At closing, the benchmark Nikkei-225 index rose 19.64 points, or 0.20 percent, from Friday to 9,808.99. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 3.34 points, or 0.38 percent, to 870.67. In the most inactive...
Japan's 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.7 percent Friday gaining 71.91 points to 9,789.35, following a one-month closing low on Thursday. Exporters, following positive results on U.S. employment data, made early gains and optimistic trade in the U.S. tech sector elevated domestic tech-shares. Buying stalled in afternoon trade however as market players opted to bank on earlier profits made. The...
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