Mr Max Holdings Corp (8203) Soared 0.18% on Oct 4

The Nikkei 225 Futures was first introduced on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 1986; on the Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) in 1988; and on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 1990. When the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 broke out; the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s opposition races to assemble slates as tumult persists

Key points of contention include a planned consumption tax hike in October 2019 and the revision of Japan's pacifist constitution. At least 1,079 candidates will vie for seats, a Nikkei Inc. survey Wednesday shows. These include 970 candidates standing for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.06%

Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Gas & Water and Warehousing sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.06% to hit a new 52-week high. Declining stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks rise slightly on Wall Street gains

Stocks extended gains slightly on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, backed by Wall Street’s record-breaking advance overnight. The Nikkei 225 rose 12.59 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 20,626.66, the highest closing level since Aug. 11 ... ( read original story ...)

Seasoned Japanese startup puts fintech on the map with $500m IPO

Money Forward, a well-established financial tech startup, has launched its IPO, marking a watershed moment for Japan’s burgeoning fintech scene. The firm, started in 2012, is now worth US$505 million after listing on the Mothers Index Futures section of ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Display puts OLED panels at center of comeback plan

TOKYO -- Japan Display is counting on OLED panels to help it regain its financial footing, planning a big investment in the field with outside support as part of a drastic turnaround plan due out this coming spring. The Japanese company intends to begin ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Hong Kong lead Asia gains but dollar retreats

Tokyo and Hong Kong led gains on most markets in Asia Wednesday following a record close on Wall Street but the dollar eased slightly as attention begins to focus on the likely make-up of the new Federal Reserve board. Investors are broadly upbeat about ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open higher on optimism over US economy

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday after fresh records on Wall Street as optimism over the US economy lifted Japanese carmakers. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.22 percent, or 45.82 points, to 20,659.89 in early trade while the broader Topix ... ( read original story ...)