Nikkei ends below 38,000 points for first time since February TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped for a third straight day on Wednesday to end below 38,000 points for... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as bond yield spike sinks tech, property shares TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as a sharp spike in bond yields weighed on tech and real estate... Published 11 Apr, 2024 12:35pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs as chip shares gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher for a second session on Tuesday as chip-related stocks rose and a... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Technology Microsoft to invest $2.9bn to boost AI business in Japan: Nikkei TOKYO: Microsoft Corp will invest about $2.9 billion over the next two years to boost its artificial intelligence... Published 09 Apr, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs as chip shares gain, softer yen lifts sentiment TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher for a second session on Tuesday as chip-related stocks rose and a... Published 09 Apr, 2024 01:51pm
Markets Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday, as investors scooped up stocks following a heavy... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Markets Nikkei drops 1pc on Uniqlo owner tumble TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped 1% on Wednesday, weighed down by a fall in heavyweight Fast Retailing,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Markets Nikkei falls on discounting for dividend, currency intervention caution TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as numerous stocks were discounted for dividend rights before... Published 29 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Markets Tepco seeks regulatory approval to load nuclear fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant TOKYO: Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) said on Thursday it had applied for regulatory approval to load nuclear fuel... Published 28 Mar, 2024 10:46am
Markets Japanese shares rise on weak yen, demand for ex-dividend stocks TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Wednesday as a weaker yen boosted exporters, while retail investors scooped up stocks... Published 27 Mar, 2024 10:43am
Markets Nikkei drifts as chip gains offset Uniqlo owner’s retreat TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average oscillated between small gains and losses on Tuesday, as gains in chip-related... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei closes lower on profit-taking TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower on Monday on profit-taking following last week’s central bank... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to end higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average changed course to end higher on Thursday, as heavyweight chip-related stocks... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Markets Tokyo shares close lower ahead of US data TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday on profit-taking, in cautious trade ahead of US consumer inflation data.... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei nears record peak TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed to the cusp of an all-time peak on Thursday after unexpectedly strong... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Technology China’s BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei China’s BYD Co Ltd will set up a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing... Published 14 Feb, 2024 10:01am
Markets Tokyo’s Nikkei inches up at close TOKYO: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed slightly higher on Friday, supported by gains from SoftBank Group,... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Markets Tokyo’s Nikkei inches up at close TOKYO: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed slightly higher on Friday, supported by gains from SoftBank Group,... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 12:13pm
Markets Tokyo’s Nikkei index falls after choppy trade TOKYO: Tokyo’s blue-chip Nikkei shares drifted lower on Wednesday as investors digested corporate earnings. The... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors await BOJ cue TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday as cautious investors awaited hints from the Bank of... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Markets Nikkei closes higher TOKYO: Tokyo’s key stock index closed higher Tuesday but trimmed earlier gains as traders eyed a major government... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Business & Finance Japan business lobby to urge BOJ to achieve ‘moderate’ inflation TOKYO: Japan’s business lobby Keidanren will urge member firms to consider raising base salaries next year and call... Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:30am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei jumps, led by rally in chip shares TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks following heavy... Published 12 Oct, 2023 12:15pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei closes at two-week high as chips rally on dovish Fed tilt TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at the highest level in two weeks on Wednesday as chip stocks led a rally... Published 11 Oct, 2023 12:31pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei clocks best day in nine months on Wall Street gains, bargain hunting TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average recorded its largest daily gain in nine months on Tuesday, led by energy-related... Published 10 Oct, 2023 11:47am
Markets Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares snapped a five-day losing streak and closed higher on Thursday following Wall Street gains after... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slides for second day as chip rout accelerates TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday, as the tumble in chip-related shares accelerated tracking a... Published 21 Jul, 2023 09:35am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei snaps two-day winning streak amid chip stock slide TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday following two straight sessions of advances, as chip stocks... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 12:57pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei jumps to two-week high on Wall Street rally, dovish BOJ TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week high on Wednesday, lifted by a rally on Wall Street and... Published 19 Jul, 2023 11:33am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei eases off session highs on earnings, BOJ worries TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday, led by chip-related stocks, but surrendered most of its early... Published 14 Jul, 2023 10:02am