JP Movers | YASKAWA Electric Rose 6.18%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with YASKAWA Electric(6506.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 6.18% to close at 2927.5 yen. In addition, the top loser was East Japan Railway(9020.JP)，falling 5.70% to end at 3075.0 yen.

Futu NewsApr 24 14:50

Nomura Micro has significantly continued to rise, increasing its Dividends Financial Estimates and attracting STAR.

Nomura Micro Science, a manufacturer specializing in ultrapure water production equipment <6254.T>, saw significant gains. At one point, it reached 2,402 yen, up 212 yen from the previous day. After the market closed on the 23rd, it announced an upward revision of the Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025, attracting STAR interest. The company raised its year-end Dividends forecast from the previous 50 yen to 60 yen (adjusted from last year's actual of 47.5 yen). Combined with the interim 20 yen, the annual Dividends are projected to be 80 yen (compared to 62.5 yen last year). As of 1:33 PM, the stock price was up 181 yen from the previous day, reaching 23.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 24 12:35

The Nikkei average rose by 375 yen, continuing its upward trend, but after the buying rush, the upper limit is restricted = 24 days before the market close.

On the 24th, the Nikkei average stock price rose by 375.78 yen to reach 35,244.41 yen, continuing its upward trend. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 26.12 points to 2,610.44 points, marking a third consecutive rise. At 9:08 AM, the Nikkei average reached 35,287.95 yen, up by 419.32 yen. In the US market on the local 23rd, following President Trump's indication that tariffs on China would significantly decrease from 145%, both the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index continued to rise.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 24 10:51

April 24 [Today's Investment Strategy]

[Fisco Selected Stocks]【Material Stocks】 Keyware Solutions <3799> 707 yen (4/23) is a system development company. It was announced that they will introduce a shareholder benefits program. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the company's establishment, and it aims to express gratitude to past shareholders while encouraging individual shareholders to maintain long-term Shareholding. Shareholders holding more than 300 shares (3 units) continuously for over six months as of the end of September and the end of March will be eligible to receive QUO cards worth 3,000 yen each, totaling 6,000 yen annually.

Fisco JapanApr 24 07:49

Focus on Keyware and Nova Ltd, while KOA and Strike are showing weakness.

In the U.S. stock market on the 23rd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 419.59 points to 39,606.57, the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 407.63 points to 16,708.05, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures were up by 435 yen compared to the Osaka day's close at 35,355 yen. The exchange rate was 1 dollar equals 143.30-40 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Shoei Electric <6653> reported a 43.0% increase in operating profit for the first quarter, while Aerospace Electronics <6807> announced an 8.3% increase in operating profit in the previous period and a Financial Estimate of an 18.5% increase for the current period.

Fisco JapanApr 24 07:15

Key points of attention for PTS on the 23rd = Nova Ltd, VirTra, Nomura Micro, ETC.

▽ Nova Ltd <9519.T> has revised its consolidated financial estimates upward for the fiscal year ending March 2025. ▽ Tokyo Enesis <1945.T> has revised its consolidated profit estimates upward for the fiscal year ending March 2025. ▽ VirTra <4498.T> expects its consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2025 to settle in line with plans, and anticipates increased revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026. ▽ Aichi <6345.T> reflects a deviation from its planned consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, while anticipating slightly increased revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026. ▽ Nomura Micro <6254.T> has revised its year-end dividends forecast upward for the fiscal year ending March 2025. ▽

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 23 15:38