With limited participants, export stocks are leading the market.
The Nikkei average continued to rise significantly, closing at 39,568.06 yen, up 437.63 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares). With European and American markets closed, market participants were limited and the day started slightly lower. However, as the yen temporarily weakened to around 157 yen per dollar, export stocks such as Automobiles were actively bought, and the Nikkei average even extended its gains to 39,592.28 yen towards the end of the afternoon session. Additionally, as the final trading day for year-end settlements approached, individual tax-saving sell-offs also peaked.
Tesla's Market Cap accounts for half of the Global Autos industry! In 2025, autonomous driving will迎来 the ChatGPT moment; how will the competitive landscape evolve?
The Pacific Securities believes that the next three years are a critical phase for the intelligent upgrade of Electric Vehicles, with Tesla being the core driving force. By 2025, Tesla's FSD is expected to gradually reach a turning point globally, driving the New energy Fund industry into a truly intelligent era. Under the catfish effect of Tesla, leading Electric Vehicle companies domestically and internationally are expected to accelerate intelligent applications, thus opening up demand space.
Despite the absence of Overseas investors, a solid development is underway.
The Nikkei Average rebounded, finishing at 39,130.43 yen, up by 93.58 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.7 billion 60 million shares). Buoyed by the previous day's rise in U.S. tech stocks, buying began early, pushing the Nikkei Average up to 39,180.59 yen shortly after the open. However, with European and American investors entering the Christmas holiday, market participation was low, leading to a shift to a negative trend due to position adjustments, with the index dropping to 38,927.16 yen during the middle of the morning session. The afternoon session saw a market environment characterized by strong stagnation.
The Nikkei average rebounded as trading became sparse with the Christmas holidays approaching.
On the 24th, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by 390.08 dollars to close at 43,297.03 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up by 266.25 points at 20,031.13. Cautious of rising long-term interest rates, the market opened mixed. As it was a shortened trading day before the Christmas holiday, technology stocks continued to be bought, pushing the stock market higher. Anticipation of a Christmas rally from the 24th into the year-end also contributed to the late-session increase in gains.
Canon Inc-Spons Adr, Espec, etc. [List of stocks from the newspaper]
*Canon Inc-Spons Adr <7751> re-enters ArF lithography equipment market to gain Share through miniaturization (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 1) - ○ *Espec <6859> aggressive moves towards Semiconductors, launching contract measurement services one after another (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 1) - ○ *Nippon Steel <5401> believes in presidential approval for the acquisition of United States Steel, statement for final decision (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 3) - ○ *Sumitomo Chemicals <4005> sells polarized film to two companies in China for large LCDs, to local companies next spring (Nikkan Kogyo, Page 3) - ○ *Mitsubishi Corporation <8058> diverse talents.
Goldman Sachs: The yen is currently at a "sweet spot", providing a good opportunity for foreign investment to Buy Japanese stocks.
Goldman Sachs believes that the current Exchange Rates of the yen are favorable for overseas investors to purchase Stocks in Japan, and the Japanese stock market is expected to reach...
Goldman Sachs: The yen has dropped to a value point, creating the best opportunity for foreign capital to Buy Japanese stocks.
Goldman Sachs believes that the yen is the best choice for global Japanese stock buyers.
The HSBC HOLDINGS Manufacturing PMI for December is 57.4, exceeding the previous month.
In December, India's HSBC HOLDINGS Manufacturing PMI was 57.4, exceeding the previous month's figure. The December HSBC HOLDINGS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI, preliminary) stood at 57.4, surpassing last month's 56.5. Additionally, the HSBC HOLDINGS Services PMI for the same month rose to 60.8 from last month's 58.4. The Ministry of Finance recently indicated that the economic slowdown in the July-September period was temporary and that the growth rate would accelerate again in the second half of fiscal year 2024.
Annual review | North funds aggressively bought Hong Kong stocks! Net buying exceeded 770 billion Hong Kong dollars for the year, with Alibaba attracting over 82 billion.
As of December 19, the cumulative transaction of southbound funds through the Hong Kong Stock Connect this year has exceeded 10 trillion, surpassing the entire amount of last year, with an overall increase of nearly 50%.
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares Declares $0.9647 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%.
Yearly Review | The top ten repurchase kings of Hong Kong stocks in 2024 are announced! All Market repurchase total exceeds 250 billion Hong Kong dollars, with Tencent accounting for a "half of the market".
According to Wind data, as of December 17, 277 Hong Kong stocks have conducted buybacks this year, with a total buyback amount of 256.117 billion Hong Kong dollars, and 64 individual stocks have a cumulative buyback amount exceeding 0.1 billion Hong Kong dollars this year.
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.
Today, the "HSBC HOLDINGS India Tech Stocks Index Fund" etc. was established.
Setting Date Fund Name Delegating Company Investment Target Region Investment Target Assets--------------------------------------------------------------------------12/18 HSBC HOLDINGS India Tech Stocks Index Fund HSBC Asset Management Overseas Stocks------------------------------------------------
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.