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

And Do Holdings --- Decision on matters related to stock repurchase.

And Do Holdings <3457> announced on the 18th that it had resolved at the board of directors meeting held on the same day, based on the provisions of Article 156 of the Companies Act, as readjusted in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of Article 165 of the same law, regarding matters related to the acquisition of its own shares. The purpose of this acquisition of its own shares is to promote a capital and business alliance with Dai-ichi Life HD <8750>, and it will involve the transfer of its own shares through a third-party allocation to that company. The type of shares to be acquired is common stock.

Fisco JapanDec 20 13:49

Three points to focus on in the latter half of the session - temporarily recovering to the 39,000 yen level, but facing heavy resistance above.

In the trading session on the 20th, three points should be noted. ・The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six days, briefly recovering to the 39,000 yen range, but resistance is strong. ・The dollar-yen exchange rate is weak, with adjustments in selling due to the slowdown of U.S. interest rates. ・The top contributor to the increase is TDK <6762>, and second is Sony Group Corp <6758>. ■ The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six days, briefly recovering to the 39,000 yen range, but resistance is strong. The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six days, up 76.37 yen (+0.20%) to 38,889.95 yen (estimated Volume of 1.1 billion shares).

Fisco JapanDec 20 11:34

The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six days, briefly recovering to the 39,000 yen level, but the upside remains heavy.

The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in six days, finishing the morning session at 38,889.95 yen, up 76.37 yen (+0.20%) from the previous day (estimated volume 1.1 billion shares). The U.S. stock market on the 19th was mixed. The Dow Inc was up 15.37 dollars at 42,342.24 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down 19.93 points at 19,372.77. After the opening, the market rose. Following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicating a slowdown in the pace of additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

Fisco JapanDec 20 11:10

Dai-ichi Life to Buy Over 15% Stake in &Do Holdings

MT NewswiresDec 19 18:35

And Do Holdings ranks, in a capital and business partnership with Dai-ichi Life HD.

And Do Holdings <3457> has ranked in (as of 9:32 AM). It hit the upper limit. After the previous day's Trading ended, it announced a capital and business alliance with Dai-ichi Life Holdings <8750>, which has become a catalyst for buying. It will conduct a Share Buyback involving the disposal of Shares through third-party allocation. In conjunction with this, it announced a Share Buyback of 1.05 million 3000 shares, which corresponds to 5.29% of the total outstanding Shares, with a maximum amount of 1.4 billion yen. Volume change rate top [As of December 19, 09:32] (Last 5

Fisco JapanDec 19 08:40