Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Close) ~ The Nikkei Average fell for the sixth consecutive day, with SoftBank Group and Advantest contributing to a decrease of about 73 yen from the two stocks.

As of the close on the 20th, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average was 105 that rose, 115 that fell, and 5 that remained unchanged. The US stock market was mixed on the 19th. The Dow Inc rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq dropped by 19.93 points to close at 19,372.77. After the opening, there was an increase. The sudden drop the previous day following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicating a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's (FRB) pace of additional interest rate cuts was not sustained.

Fisco JapanDec 20 15:13

The Nikkei average fell for the sixth consecutive day, closing at a low due to the decline in financial stocks.

On the 19th, the U.S. Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc. rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq fell by 19.93 points to end at $19,372.77. After the opening, the market experienced an upward movement. The sharp drop the previous day, due to the indication from the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) of a slowdown in the pace of additional interest rate cuts during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was seen as an overreaction, leading to a wave of buying. The domestic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the July to September period was revised upward, and new unemployment Insurance claims were announced in the morning.

Fisco JapanDec 20 15:00

JP Movers | Sumitomo Realty & Development Rose 5.49%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Sumitomo Realty & Development(8830.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.49% to close at 4781.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Toppan Holdings(7911.JP)，falling 7.29% to end at 3855.0 yen.

Futu NewsDec 20 14:50

TOPPAN --- Significant decline, announced the largest M&A in history the day before.

TOPPAN <7911> has seen a significant continued decline. It announced the acquisition of SONOCO's flexible packaging and thermoformed containers business, which is listed in the USA. While there was no major movement the day after the announcement, expectations for expanding presence in the USA seem to be overshadowed today by concerns about increased financial burdens. The acquisition cost is 1,800 million dollars, making it the largest M&A in the company's history. The financial performance of the acquired business shows revenue of 1,383.1 million dollars and adjusted EBITDA of 205.6 million dollars.

Fisco JapanDec 20 13:02

Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.

*Cybozu <4776> 2644 - Positive sentiment due to consideration of increased dividends for this period and significant profit growth outlook for the next period. *Market E <3135> 964 - Positive sentiment following the announcement of expanded shareholder benefits. *Japan Retech <1938> 1326 +199 High dividend yield appeal following significant dividend increase announcement. *Mitsui E&S <7003> 1754 +150 Reported to begin production of port cranes in Vietnam. *Shin Nihon Science <2395> 1662 +126 Tokai Tokyo Securities recommends buying anew.

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:45

The Nikkei average opened with a 120 yen increase in the afternoon session, with companies such as Mitsukoshi Isetan and Kasumigaseki Capital rising.

[Nikkei Stock Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38933.91; +120.33 TOPIX; 2719.19; +5.36 [Afternoon Opening Overview] The afternoon Nikkei Average opened at 38933.91 yen, up 120.33 yen compared to the previous day, slightly expanding its gains from the morning close (38889.95 yen). During lunch, the Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated in a range of 38900 yen to 38970 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was 1 dollar = 156.90-157.00 yen since around 9 AM.

Fisco JapanDec 20 11:53