The index has recovered to the 36,000 yen range for the first time in a month.

The Nikkei average has risen for five consecutive trading days. It ended with a gain of 205.39 yen at 36,045.38 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2.2 billion 80 million shares), recovering the 36,000 yen mark for the first time in about a month. Increased expectations for a rise due to the strong US stock market and progress in US tariff negotiations led the buying. The Nikkei average briefly returned above 36,000 yen right after trading began. However, as it surpassed the key level of 36,000 yen, opposing sentiments emerged, and gradually a wait-and-see mood spread, resulting in consolidation around 35,900 yen. Toward the end of the afternoon session, index buying is expected from pension funds at the end of the month.

Fisco Japan23minutes ago

Rating information (Target Price changes - Part 2) = Kewpie, Fujibo HD ETC.

◎ Mizuho Securities (3-stage: Buy > Hold > Underperform) Kewpie <2809.T> - "Buy" → "Buy", 4,300 yen → 4,100 yen ◎ Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities (3-stage: Overweight > Equal Weight > Underweight) Fujibo Holdings <3104.T> - "Overweight" → "Overweight", 6,200 yen → 6,400 yen Nitto Boseki <3110.T> - "Overweight" → "Overweight", 7,400 yen →

Kabushiki Shimbun21:07 ET

Market Overview Early Information = Main order situation for market opening before the first session (2) NYK Line, Tokyo Metro, Mizuho, ETC.

As of 8:50 AM on the 30th, the main pre-opening market order situation is as follows: Yusen <9101.T> Sell 40,000 shares, Buy 60,000 shares Tokyo Metro <9023.T> Sell 150,000 shares, Buy 30,000 shares Advantest <6857.T> Sell 190,000 shares, Buy 120,000 shares Rakuten <4755.T> Sell 310,000 shares, Buy 140,000 shares Renesas <6723.T> Sell 240,000 shares, Buy 170,000 shares Mizuho <8411.T> Sell 260,000 shares, Buy 280,000 shares Provided by Wealth Advisors

Kabushiki Shimbun19:54 ET

Jefferies Adjusts Advantest's Price Target to 9,500 Yen From 12,000 Yen, Keeps at Buy

MT NewswiresApr 28 06:41 ET · Ratings

After the buying phase, individual stock selection will be guided by the financial results.

The Nikkei average has risen for four consecutive trading days. It ended trading at 35,839.99 yen, up 134.25 yen (with an estimated Volume of 2 billion 10 million shares). Following the purchase of tech stocks in the US market last weekend and favorable movements from major companies' earnings reports, the Nikkei average started with a buying lead, shortly rising to 36,075.26 yen after the trading began, recovering to the 36,000 yen level for the first time in about four weeks since April 1. Additionally, due to the yen depreciating to around 143 yen per dollar, export-related stocks were repurchased.

Fisco JapanApr 28 03:25 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 110 yen, with trading volumes led by Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Advantest.

On the 28th at around 2:02 PM, the Nikkei Average is fluctuating around 35,820 yen, up about 110 yen from the previous weekend. In the afternoon session, trading started with a slight Sell dominance. The dollar-yen exchange rate is at 143.30 yen per dollar, indicating a stronger yen recently, leading to a continuation of heavy upward movement. The top Volume stocks at 2:02 PM (Main Board) are: JDI <6740.T>, NTT <9432.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Toyota <7203.T>, and SoftBank <9434.T>.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 28 01:04 ET