Although profit-taking dominated, there was active interest in domestic demand and defense/aerospace-related sectors.

The Nikkei Average declined for the third consecutive trading day, closing at 53,583.57 yen, down 352.60 yen (with an estimated trading volume of 2.15 billion shares). On the 17th, President Trump stated that if a deal regarding the ownership of Greenland was not reached, he would impose new tariffs on EU member countries. Concerns over the negative impact on the U.S.-European economies led to a predominance of selling pressure. The decline widened towards the end of the morning session, pushing the index down to 53,091.45 yen. However, given the rapid pace of the year-to-date rally, some investors who were late to buy remained cautious.

Fisco Japan15:33

Light Industry, Sumitomo Chemical, etc. (Additional) Rating

Downgrade - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After -------------------------------------------------------- <4967> Kobayashi Pharmaceutical MSMUFG "Equal W" "Under P" <8698> Monex Group SMBC Nikko "1" "2" Target Stock Price Change Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ------------------------------------------------

Fisco Japan10:59

Towa, Mitsubishi, and others [List of stock materials from newspapers]

- Towa (6315) has developed an externally lubricated carbide drill capable of continuous processing of stainless steel (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1). - Mitsubishi (8058) to acquire U.S.-based Aethon for 1.2 trillion yen to strengthen natural gas development (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3). - NEC (6701) partners with IFSAB for cloud services and industrial AI development in response to economic security needs (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3). - Sapporo HD (2501), through its Sapporo Beer unit, focuses on beer and ready-to-drink beverages, establishing experiential hubs in Tokyo and Osaka (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3). - Hino Motors (<

Fisco Japan07:26

Attention to Ajuvan and KG Information

In the U.S. stock market on the 16th at the end of last week, the NY Dow fell by 83.11 dollars to close at 49,359.33 dollars, the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped by 14.63 points to 23,515.39 points, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures declined by 340 yen from the Osaka daytime session to 53,720 yen. The exchange rate was 1 dollar = 157.70-80 yen. In today's Tokyo market, Hino Motors <7205> announced that it would transfer its shares in a **** agency to Toyota <7203>, recording a gain on the transfer of approximately 30.1 billion yen as an extraordinary profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, while Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical <4530>...

Fisco Japan07:15

January 19th [Today's Investment Strategy]

[FISCO Select Stocks] [Stock with News] Ajuban Holdings <4929> at 775 yen (1/16): Engages in the sale of skincare, haircare, and beauty equipment to beauty salons. The company announced its third-quarter financial results. Cumulative operating profit reached 263 million yen (a 33.1% increase year-on-year), turning around from a first-half net loss of 2.1 million yen to profitability. Although revenue decreased by 4.0% year-on-year, reductions in IT-related expenses and outsourcing contributed to covering the shortfall. The forecast for operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 126 million yen (down 0.4% from the previous term).

Fisco Japan06:39

Profit-taking is dominant due to the reaction from the Takichi trade, but underlying strength remains a key consideration.

The Nikkei Average continued its decline, closing at 53,936.17 yen, down 174.33 yen (with an estimated trading volume of 2.41 billion shares). Although U.S. stocks rose the previous day, profit-taking emerged as a prevailing theme amid lingering caution over recent sharp gains driven by expectations of the dissolution of the lower house and the upcoming general election. The index fell to 53,706.79 yen towards the end of the morning session, but strong bargain-hunting demand helped narrow losses in the mid-afternoon session, with the index briefly climbing back to 54,108.72 yen.

Fisco JapanJan 16 16:09