Takero Inaizumi

Japanese Stocks Gain First Day in Six on Record Black Friday Sales in U.S.

Japanese stocks gained, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its first advance in six days, after Black Friday sales in the U.S. rose to a record and oil prices advanced.

Japanese Stocks Rise to Two-Month High on U.S. Manufacturing, Greek Rescue

Japanese stocks advanced to a two- month high after an unexpected gain in U.S. manufacturing boosted the earnings outlook for exporters and amid growing optimism Europe will agree to a further rescue plan for Greece.

Asia Stocks in Longest Winning Streak Since January on U.S. Manufacturing

Asian stocks advanced, with the regional benchmark index set for its longest winning streak in six months, as exporters climbed after U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly grew and Europe prevented a default by Greece.

Japanese Stocks Fall as Economic Growth Misses Estimates, U.S. Retail Data

Japanese stocks fell, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to a six-week low, after economic growth missed estimates and U.S. retail sales increased less than expected.

Nikkei 225 Advances to Highest Since June on Yen, Analyst Recommendations

Japanese stocks rose, driving the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to the highest close since June, as the yen at a two-month low against the dollar improved the outlook for export earnings and analysts boosted investment ratings.

Asian Stocks Gain for Third Week on Economy, European Debt Concern Eases

Asian stocks rose for a third week as exporters and energy producers gained amid easing concern over Europe’s debt crisis and the U.S. economic slowdown and after China raised interest rates, boosting the outlook for the country’s insurers.

Japanese, Australian Stock Futures Fall as Fitch Cuts Greece Debt Rating

Japanese and Australian stock futures fell as Fitch Ratings cut Greece’s credit rating three levels and the euro weakened, reducing the outlook for export earnings.

Japanese Stock Futures Fall on Economic Concern, Australian Index Declines

Japanese stock futures fell as Japan’s strongest earthquake clouded the economic outlook and increased concern that corporate earnings will fall. Australian stocks dropped.

Japanese Stocks Traded in U.S. Fall as Oil Surges; Australian Shares Gain

Japanese stocks traded in the U.S. fell after oil prices surged, raising concern that higher energy costs will hamper the nation’s economic recovery. Australian stocks rose.

Japan, Australian Stock Futures Rise on U.S. Manufacturing

Japanese and Australian stock futures rose after a report showed U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly accelerated in June, a sign the industry is rebounding after a shortage of parts and components from Japan slowed production.

"Investors may rush to sell shares due to negative factors such as the yen's strength."

- Takero Inaizumi on Feb 27, 2012

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