Nikkei lower on BOJ policy uncertainty TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to end lower on Friday, tracking Wall... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Markets Nikkei stumbles as yen gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average finished lower for a second consecutive day on Thursday, with the yen’s... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Markets Nikkei ends lower as investors brace for Fed decision TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Markets Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, underpinned by overnight strong finish on Wall Street, while... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Markets Nikkei rallies as BOJ maintains dovish stance TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) opted to leave interest rates... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Markets Tokyo stocks end lower after Meta results TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower on Thursday with investors spooked by Facebook parent Meta’s disappointing business... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:47pm
Markets Tokyo stocks end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rose for a second straight session on good... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street’s rally overnight, although concerns... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Markets 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
