Norihiro Fujito

Japan’s Topix Index Jumps 5.2%, Most Since March 2011

The Topix index surged by the most in two years, after a three-week, $600 billion rout, as the yen weakened and shares advanced across the board. Stocks also gained after the government pension fund said it will sell bonds to buy more equities.

Nikkei 225 Deformed as Japan Yardstick by Fast Retailing’s Rise

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average, the benchmark measure for Japanese equities, is being twisted by a single company more than at any time in the last 12 years.

Japan Takes Control of Tepco in 10-Year Profit Plan

Japan’s government took control of Tokyo Electric Power Co., the center of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and agreed to provide 1 trillion yen ($12.5 billion) as part of the nation’s largest bailout since the rescue of the banking industry in the 1990s.

Asian Stocks Rise on BOJ; China, Taiwan Fall on Bird Flu

Asian stocks rose, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbing to a 4 1/2-year high after the Bank of Japan’s unprecedented stimulus. Chinese and Taiwanese shares fell after more infections from a deadly new strain of bird flu.

Nikkei 225 Closes at Four-Year High on BOJ Speculation

Japanese shares rose, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average closing at its highest since 2008, amid speculation about who will be the next Bank of Japan governor. Shares pared gains after the yen erased declines.

Bonds Are Most Expensive Since Lehman Collapse Versus Stocks: Japan Credit

Japanese bonds are the most expensive relative to local shares since the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. amid growing doubts that companies’ earnings will meet analysts’ forecasts.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Falls From 4-Year High on Euro Concern

Japanese shares fell, with the Nikkei 255 Stock Average falling from its highest since 2008, after Italian elections reignited concern the region’s debt crisis will hurt financial markets.

Asia Stocks Slide on Europe; Hang Seng Erases 2013 Gains

Asian stocks fell, with the regional benchmark index poised to slide for the first time in three days, on concern Italy’s elections may reignite Europe’s debt crisis. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index erased its gains this year on a report Beijing may introduce more property curbs.

Asian Stocks Head for First Decline in Five Days on China

Asian stocks fell, with the regional benchmark index heading for the first drop in five days, as China’s manufacturing expanded at the slowest pace in eight months and South Korea’s exports fell. Japanese shares led declines on disappointing earnings reports.

Japanese Stocks Rise for Fourth Day on U.S. Employment Data; Elpida Gains

Japanese stocks rose for a fourth day as better-than-expected jobs data in the U.S. eased concern recovery in the global economy is faltering and as the yen fell.

"Last week's decline was huge, so investors are going to be buying on dips."

- Norihiro Fujito on Jun 09, 2013

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Asia Stocks Drop, Extend Global Rout, on Stimulus Concern

Hong Kong Turns Airport Into Cruise Terminal

North Korea Calls Off Talks, South Korea Says

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