VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
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Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares Declares $1.0049 Dividend
Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.
The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.
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.
Express News | The Japanese stock market opened: the Nikkei 225 Index dropped by 1.43%, and Sony and Ricoh Holdings fell more than 2%.
VXUS ETF Falls 2.4%
Moves to adjust positions ahead of the FOMC results.
The Nikkei average fell for four consecutive trading days, ending at 39,081.71 yen, down 282.97 yen (estimated Volume of 2.1 billion 10 million shares). Selling began on the back of declines in major stock indices in the USA market the previous day. During the mid-morning session, it fell to 39,123.32 yen. However, buying on dips and the stability of US stock Futures in the China market and Extended hours trading led to a rise to 39,382.69 yen by the end of the morning session. However, the results of the US Federal Open Market Committee, which will be revealed early tomorrow Japan time, are on the horizon.
The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days, while Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have hit the stop-high, but the Index ETF has seen little movement.
On the 17th, the U.S. stock market declined. The Dow Inc average fell by 267.58 points to 43,449.90 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down 64.83 points at 20,109.06. After opening lower due to high long-term interest rates, it continued to decline. The retail revenue for November, announced in the morning, exceeded market Financial Estimates, and while there has been no change in the view that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), it has led to speculation that the pace of rate cuts next year will be gradual.
Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi merging? Japanese car companies need to band together for warmth.
Nissan is currently mired in financial difficulties, with only 12 to 14 months of Cash / Money Market reserves left, facing pressure from aggressive Shareholders and a huge debt burden, and its stock price has dropped about 39% so far this year; Honda has once again lowered its performance and delivery guidance.
Futu Morning News | The Dow Jones has fallen for nine consecutive days, setting a record for the longest losing streak in 46 years, while the Chinese concept Index rose nearly 2% against the trend; optimism sweeps the market! Bank of America: Investors' a
Goldman Sachs summarized the major trading themes in the US stock market at the end of the year: TMT trading is booming, there is the largest net buying in finance, and hedge funds are aggressively purchasing Consumer stocks; retail sales in the USA exceeded expectations, with strong car purchases and online shopping supporting a thriving market; NVIDIA launched an AI supercomputer priced at only $249, with generative AI performance improving by 1.7 times.
Toyota Motor, Sumitomo Pharma, etc.
*Toyota <7203> ends production of the Lexus 'UX' and focuses on next-generation EVs (Nikkankogyo, page 1) - ○ *Honda <7267> aims to double hybrid vehicle production by 2030, targeting global sales of 1.3 million units per year (Nikkankogyo, page 1) - ○ *Sumitomo Pharma <4506> and Sumitomo Chemicals establish a new company for regenerative and cell medicine, aiming for a scale of 350 billion yen in the late 2030s (Nikkankogyo, page 3) - ○ *Tokyo Gas <9531> signs an agreement with McDonald's to supply renewable energy to 75 stores in the Kanto area (Nikkankogyo, page 3) - ○ *Japan Escon <8892> Mitsubishi Chemicals.
Set a historical record! Aggressive investors are flocking to Japan Stocks, with over 1 trillion yen bought this year to date.
The obsession of radical investors with Japan Assets has reached record levels. Their influence is likewise significant.
List of Conversion Stocks (Part 1) [List of Parabolic Signal Conversion Stocks]
○ List of stocks for Buy conversion Market Code Name Closing Price SAR Main Board <1515> Nippon Steel Mining 4305 4040 <1726> Br. HD 335333 <1786> Oriental Shiraishi 390378 <1814> Oozumi Construction 15701530 <1928> Sekisui House 36933588 <1979> Taiki Company 47004620 <2153> Eijy HD 16951640 <2445> Takamiya 4
VXUS ETF Falls 0.3%
The Japanese economy is experiencing a "dual situation of ice and fire"! Manufacturing continues to shrink, while the service industry rises against the trend.
Japan's economy continued to see a contraction in manufacturing activity in December, entering its sixth month of contraction, while the services sector maintained a growth trend.
VXUS ETF Falls 0.9%
Reports indicate that the Bank of Japan will "hold steady" next week, and Bank of America expects the interest rate hike may be postponed until March next year.
Five sources familiar with the thoughts of the Bank of Japan stated that the Bank is inclined to keep interest rates unchanged next week. However, Bank of America warned that if the Bank of Japan continues to delay interest rate hikes until March next year, the yen could depreciate again to 155 or slightly below the 157 level reached in November.
Yen surges! Has the Bank of Japan decided not to raise interest rates?
Officials from the Bank of Japan believe that there is almost no cost in waiting for the next rate hike, and the yen plummeted upon hearing this.....
PolAOL HD, DaiKin ETC (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After---------------------------------------------------<6135> Makino F SMBC Nikko "2" "1" <8750> Dai-ichi Life Holdings Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" <8795> T&D Holdings Mizuho "Hold" "Buy" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous Change After-----------------------------------------
VXUS ETF Declines 1.1%
Astroscale and over 20 companies including Toyota are promoting space-related technologies in the UAE.
Significant continued rise. More than 20 companies, including Toyota <7203> and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011>, are reported to be promoting space-related technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it is said that the company will also participate. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Cabinet Office are likely to hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi on the 12th, gathering stakeholders from both countries' industry, academia, and government. Stock prices have been maintaining a weak trend recently, making it easier for buyers to come in due to perceived value.