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Tokyo stocks close lower on Wall Street loss, virus fears

The dollar stood at 102.97 yen in Asian afternoon trade, down from 103.14 seen Monday in New York.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:29am

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Tokyo shares open lower on Wall Street loss, virus fears

"Still, the greater Tokyo area accounts for a third of Japan's GDP, and damage to the economy is inevitable," Okasan Online said in a note.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:04am

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Tokyo shares sink on expected virus emergency

"The global economy in 2021 should move gradually toward normalisation... With excessive liquidity, the market's upward momentum should strengthen further," the brokerage said.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:42am

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Tokyo stocks close down but Nikkei posts big 2020 rise

The bellwether Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.45 percent.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:15pm

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Tokyo stocks open lower on last trading day of year

"Caution remains high following the fast gains" of Japanese shares on Tuesday, Okasan said.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 09:02am

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Tokyo stocks open higher after US gains

The number of virus cases continues to soar in Japan and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga urged people to avoid gatherings, saying "the virus has no holidays".

Published 29 Dec, 2020 08:59am

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Nikkei edges near 30-year high on recovery hopes, heavy machinery stocks' gains

SoftBank Group dropped 1.8% after China launched an investigation into Alibaba Group for suspected monopolistic behaviour and will summon its Ant Group to meet in coming days.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 09:51am

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Oil slips again as new coronavirus strain proves 'nightmare before Christmas'

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 30 cents, or 0.6%, to $47.67 a barrel at 0156 GMT, while Brent crude futures fell 26 cents, or 0.5%, to $50.65 a barrel.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 09:57am

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Tokyo stocks open lower on virus worries

SoftBank Group was down 1.13 percent at 8,393 yen following reports that it applied for an initial public offering of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called SVF Investment to raise up to $525 million.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 08:58am

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Tokyo stocks down with wary eyes on virus

The dollar fetched 103.40 yen in early Asian trade, against 103.28 yen in New York late Friday.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 08:41am

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Tokyo stocks open lower on virus worries, strong yen

The reading, in line with market expectations and the worst since September 2010, did not prompt a strong reaction from investors.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 09:05am

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Tokyo stocks close higher

While the broader Topix index was up 0.32 percent, or 5.75 points, at 1,792.58.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:16pm

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Hong Kong stocks end morning higher

The Hang Seng Index added 0.08 percent, or 21.50 points, to 26,481.79.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:03pm

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Tokyo shares back to black in early trade after US gains

Among major shares, imaging and medical firm FujiFilm Holdings lost 3.46 percent to 5,504 yen.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 09:01am

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Hong Kong stocks close higher

The Hang Seng Index added 0.97 percent, or 253.00 points, to 26,460.29.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:28pm

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Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on US Fed

The dollar fetched 103.56 yen in Asian trade, against 103.61 yen in New York and 104.08 yen in Tokyo late Tuesday.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 12:11pm

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Tokyo stocks open lower on US losses, travel campaign halt

In Tokyo trading, airline companies were lower with Japan Airlines falling 2.88 percent to 1,955 yen and ANA Holdings dropping 6.66 percent to 2,305 yen.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 11:12am

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Tokyo stocks open higher on sound business survey

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2 percent at 30,046.37, while the broad-based S&P 500 declined 0.1 percent and the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index shed 0.3 percent.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 08:50am

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Equities mixed as stalled stimulus, Brexit talks offset vaccines

While most observers are confident the world economy will enjoy a healthy recovery next year as inoculations are administered, the immediate impact of the disease as countries endure a fresh wave was acting as a drag on trading floors.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 08:48am

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Tokyo stocks open slightly higher after mixed Wall St close

Among major shares in Tokyo, shipping firms were down, with Nippon Yusen declining 1.13 percent to 2,367 yen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines dropping 0.57 percent to 2,975 yen, and Kawasaki Kisen down 2.37 percent at 1,939 yen.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 08:42am

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Tokyo stocks open lower on profit-taking

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.42 percent or 113.38 points to 26,704.56 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.19 percent or 3.39 points at 1,776.03.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:07pm

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Tokyo stocks close lower on profit-taking

While the broader Topix index was down 0.18 percent, or 3.21 points at 1,776.21.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 11:34am

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Tokyo stocks close higher after US rallies

Airlines were also higher with Japan Airlines growing 2.64 percent to 1,982 yen and ANA Holdings jumping 3.05 percent to 2,381 yen.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:12pm

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Tokyo stocks open lower with eyes on US stimulus, Brexit

"Markets remain in consolidation mode as we await Brexit and US stimulus developments," added Rodigo Catrill, senior strategist at National Australia Bank.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 11:08am

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Nikkei eases off 29-1/2-year high on profit-taking

8 Among the Topix 30 underperformers, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd fell 2.62% and Nidec Corp lost 2.22%.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 12:41pm

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Tokyo stocks close lower on profit-taking

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.76 percent, or 203.80 points, to 26,547.44.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 12:08pm

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Tokyo stocks close higher

In Tokyo trading, medical equipment-related shares were higher with Olympus jumping 4.88 percent to 2,253.5 yen and Omron rising 4.02 percent to 9,300 yen.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:06pm