Add Stock Market as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Stock Market news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Japan's stock benchmark rose Thursday to its highest in more than a quarter century on the yen's weakness and healthy corporate earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘black widow’ gets sentenced to death by hanging for murdering lovers
Japan’s “black widow” was sentenced to death by hanging ... as well as in attempted murder of a fourth victim between 2007 and 2013. (Kyodo News via AP, File) Prosecutors painted Kakehi as a woman who showed no remorse and said she tricked her ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Punch, James Norbert Ivanyi, Branch Arterial & More Added To Progfest Line-up
Along with the likes of the already announced Leprous, Voyager, Alithia, Orsome Welles, Meniscus and Dyssidia, added to the list are Osaka Punch, James Norbert Ivanyi, Branch Arterial, Toehider, Breaking Orbit, and Glass Ocean; just to name a few. ( read original story ...)
Top Japanese bank seeks stake in Indonesia’s Bank Danamon
TOKYO -- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ aims to buy roughly 40% of Indonesia's Bank Danamon with an eye toward a future majority stake, extending its Southeast Asian dealmaking push into the region's most populous country. The Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ... ( read original story ...)
The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note
The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan’s quirky, quake-resistant dome homes prove popular
“Not a single pane of glass broke.” The dome houses can withstand wind and earthquakes because they have no beams that can be broken, Konishi said. Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystyrene pieces used in the structures, said after the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan cuts operating profit forecast after Japan recall
"I would like to express my apologies to customers, business partners, dealers and all the people who have been supporting Nissan," he said. Japan's second-largest carmaker suspended local production for about three weeks after it revealed uncertified ... ( read original story ...)
A restaurant in Japan saw its stock spike after Trump ate there — look inside
While the extent to which he deserves credit for the economic indicators he cites is up for debate, his presence has had a tangible effect on at least one business — but it's not American. During his recent trip to Japan, Trump dined with Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Twin baby chimpanzees make first public appearance at Nagoya zoo
NAGOYA – A Nagoya zoo on Tuesday held the first public viewing of its twin baby chimpanzees, saying the pair — born last month — are growing well and are in good health. The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens said it is rare for both chimpanzees ... ( read original story ...)
As Nikkei Hits Highest Since 1992, Some Say Party Has Just Begun
It’s pick-a-number time for Japanese stock bulls after the Nikkei 225 Stock Average zoomed past 22,666.80 on Tuesday to close at the highest since 1992. Okasan Securities Co. sees 25,000 by March 2019. Martin Malone, a strategist at Mint Partners in ... ( read original story ...)
Last Time the Nikkei Was This High, Japan Was Still Seen Rising
The last time the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed around 23,000 yen was weeks after the release of Michael Crichton’s "Rising Sun," the novel about a Japanese conspiracy to take over America. In retrospect, the book was emblematic of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tale of two Trumps poses dilemma for Japan
TOKYO -- Donald Trump's visit to Japan reveals two sides to the American president -- and a challenge for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in managing the relationship with the U.S. One Trump chose Japan as the first destination in his Asia tour, calling the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects idea of US free-trade deal to fix imbalance
TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday that trade imbalances with the United States should be addressed through U.S.-Japan economic dialogue, rather than through a bilateral free-trade agreement. "It is true that the United States runs ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei jumps to near 26-year high as foreigners buy on strong earnings hopes
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei index jumped to a near 26-year-high on Tuesday morning, as foreign investors piled in on expectations of strong earnings from Japan Inc., while Wall Street’s strength underpinned sentiment. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s main stock index closes at quarter-century high
Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at a quarter-century high on Tuesday, rising by 1.73 percent amid eased concerns over geopolitical risks and on expectations for sound corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 gained 389.25 points to close at 22,937.60, the ... ( read original story ...)