Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday, as strong manufacturing data pointed to a strengthening US economy while a weaker yen boosted Japanese exporters. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.05 percent, or 213.29 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up at break after new records on Wall Street
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, picking up a strong lead from Wall Street which powered to new records, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong US manufacturing data and a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77 percent, or 157.45 points ... ( read original story ...)
Kyushu Financial Group Inc (7180) Is Yet to See Trading Action on Oct 3
“JR Kyushu Shares Surge in Tokyo Debut After $4 Billion IPO” on October 25, 2016. More interesting news about Kyushu Financial Group Inc (TYO:7180) was released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “JR Kyushu Prices IPO at Top End of Range to Raise $ ... ( read original story ...)
Featured Company News – Blackberry and Tokyo Electron Device Partner Announce an Agreement; Set to Access Blackberry QNX SDP 7.0
Tokyo Electron Device Ltd (TED ... and reviewed by a third party research service company (the "Reviewer") represented by a credentialed financial analyst [for further information on analyst credentials, please email contact@protraderdaily.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Hong Kong shares track Wall Street advance
TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, and the South Korean and Shanghai markets were closed for national holidays. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pursuit of fiscal health remains pie in the sky
TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to channel a portion of consumption tax revenue to education spending raises a red flag as it signals an about-face on the government's commitment to improving Japan's fiscal health. In a Sept. 25 news conference ... ( read original story ...)
After split, Japan’s new opposition parties grasp for policy clarity
TOKYO -- As Japan's opposition cleaves into new liberal and conservative parties for a coming election, policy specifics seem somewhat lost in the shuffle, challenging both blocs to present their own cohesive messages to the voting public. The Democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big banks showcase fintech at Ceatec show
TOKYO -- All three of Japan's megabanks are attending the annual Ceatec IT and electronics expo for the first time to show off financial technology from digital currencies to biometric payment authentication. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group presented its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.22%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Financial Services and Finance & Investment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.22%. Rising stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is poised to become the leading bitcoin market
And last week, South Korea followed suit in banning ICOs. In their place, look for Japan to become the leading bitcoin market. In April, Japan officially recognized bitcoin as legal currency and will regulate it accordingly. That boosted the price globally ... ( read original story ...)
Global Finance: Is Japan buying Cheaper Austraian gas than local?
As Australian gas crisis elevated, labor claims that Japan buys Australian gas more cheaply than Australians. Is this claims valid? If so, how does it happen? Will other commodities price be cast under the same spell as the world is becoming more globalized? ( read original story ...)
AirAsia plans IPO next year
He said Philippines AirAsia is likewise planning to start flying from Manila to Osaka in Japan within the first quarter of next year. Apart from increasing planes being used for flights, Philippines AirAsia would use proceeds from the IPO to build new ... ( read original story ...)
When and where will the next crash begin?
he exclaims in his native Osaka dialect, which he falls back to in times of distress ... And I’m not talking just about names everyone knows about, like New Century Financial and Countrywide Financial. The coming disaster is also going to hit big ... ( read original story ...)
GEN Singapore yen bonds for ‘Japan capital’
It said the company had filed a securities registration statement with the director-general of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in Japan for the ... Resorts World Tokyo Co Ltd and Resorts World Osaka Co Ltd; firms to “be principally engaged in investment ... ( read original story ...)
GEN Singapore to offer yen bonds for ‘Japan capital’
It said the company had filed a securities registration statement with the director-general of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in Japan for the ... Resorts World Tokyo Co Ltd and Resorts World Osaka Co Ltd; firms to “be principally engaged in investment ... ( read original story ...)
Lost and Found in Translation
In fact, the Osaka Securities Exchange is where I started my career as a financial journalist in 1991. After getting lost on my way to interview an executive of a global pharmaceuticals firm, I ended up asking some staff members of the exchange for directions. ( read original story ...)