Stocks with a large index etf contribution such as Fast Retailing provide support.

The Nikkei average rose for the third consecutive day, albeit slightly, closing at 39,276.39 yen, up 27.53 yen (with a volume of approximately 1.8 billion 90 million shares traded). Buying started ahead of the high-tech stock rally in the US and shortly after the opening of trading, it rose to 39,417.08 yen. However, profit-taking selling emerged as it approached the psychological milestone of 39,500 yen, and there were moments when it turned negative to 39,062.03 yen towards the end of the morning session. Entering the afternoon session, some domestic communications companies reported that "the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates before the end of the year".

Fisco Japan15:17

I-PEX, hatch work, etc.

I-PEX <6640> strengthens clean room facilities, enhances MEMS contract manufacturing (Nikkan Kogyo front page).

Fisco Japan07:44

The Nikkei Average continued to rise significantly, with speculation of overseas investors buying futures.

U.S. stock market on the 2nd was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the trading at 44,782.00, down 128.65 points, while the Nasdaq rose 185.78 points to 19,403.95. This week, with the release of important economic indicators such as employment statistics approaching, adjustments intensified. After the opening, the market was mixed. The Dow was cautious due to concerns about the rise in long-term interest rates, geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and the possibility of the collapse of the French cabinet through a vote of no confidence, leading to a soft performance throughout the day. The Nasdaq was supported by the tech sector and remained strong.

Fisco JapanDec 3 15:00

Toray inds inc, Mitsubishi Gas etc (additional) Rating

Upgrade- Bullish code stock name securities company previous changes after -------------------------------------------------- <5021> Koss Energy HD mizuho "hold" "buy" <8985> JHR City "2" "1" <9025> Kounoike Transport Daiei "3" "2" <9107> Kawasaki Ship JPM "Hold" "Overweight" Downgrade- Bearish code stock name securities company previous changes after -----------

Fisco JapanDec 3 10:27

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Daihen, etc. [List of stock information from newspapers]

Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012> recycling automotive batteries, recovering lithium carbonate with a purity of 99.5% (Nikkan Kogyo Front Page) - ○Daihen <6622> expanding collaboration and conveyor robots, strategic models to be introduced next spring (Nikkan Kogyo Front Page) - ○Shimadzu Corporation <7701> entering the gene therapy drug market, investing in Osaka University startups, establishing analysis and evaluation methods (Nikkan Kogyo Page 3) - ○Resonant <4004> forming fine copper circuits, photosensitive films for AI semiconductors (Nikkan Kogyo Page 3) - ○NTT <9432> NTT Communications, land-based cultivation research

Fisco JapanDec 3 07:42

The Nikkei average rebounds as the GPIF plans to raise its investment yield target.

Last weekend, on November 29, the usa market saw the dow inc close at 44,910.65 dollars, up by 188.59 dollars, while the nasdaq finished at 19,218.17 points, up by 157.69 points. Following the presidential election, the confidence index of small and medium-sized enterprises has risen, and it became clear that President-elect Trump engaged in constructive dialogue regarding tariffs with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, alleviating concerns and improving investor sentiment, leading to increased buying after opening. On the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, retailers launched discount sales.

Fisco JapanDec 2 15:00