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Nikkei Stock Average Rises to 32,695.93 Yen: Tokyo Market Report

Rewrite text On November 14th, the Nikkei Stock Average closed at 32,695.93 yen, up 110.82 yen from the previous business day. The photo was taken in June 2015 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo (2023 Reuters / Thomas Peter) TOKYO (Reuters) – On the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Stock Average continued to rise […]

Ajinomoto Announces Sale of 12,441,000 Shares and Share Buyback Initiative

Ajinomoto Announces Sale of 12.441 Million Shares The multinational food and chemical corporation, Ajinomoto Co (2802.T), has made a significant announcement regarding the sale of 12.441 million shares. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to review cross-shareholdings, with several shareholders expressing their intention to sell. The sale is expected to be conducted by […]

Turkish Parliament Bans Products from Companies Supporting Israel

Turkish Parliament Bans Products from Companies Supporting Israel In a significant move, the Turkish parliament declared on Wednesday that products from companies supporting Israel will be prohibited from being served in restaurants and cafeterias across the country. This decision comes in the wake of the recent conflict between the Israeli army and Hamas, the ruling […]

Nikkei Stock Average Falls After 5 Consecutive Days of Gain

Tokyo Stock Market in Decline: Nikkei Stock Average Drops for the First Time in Five Business Days On November 7th, the Nikkei Stock Average experienced a decline after five consecutive days of growth, dropping to 32,271.82 yen. This marked a decrease of 436.66 yen compared to the previous trading day. The recent surge in stock […]

Nikkei Stock Average Drops in Tokyo Market Amid Uncertainty and Selling Pressure

On October 30th, the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo stock market experienced a significant decline of 294.73 yen from the previous business day, closing at 30,696.96 yen. The market was primarily influenced by external uncertainties, including concerns over the situation in the Middle East, as well as selling pressure driven by the financial results […]

Market Response Overblown: Obesity Drugs Create New Opportunities for Food Manufacturers

Fears of Obesity Drugs Impacting Food Consumption Spark Stock Market Volatility Recent fluctuations in the stock prices of food manufacturers have been attributed to concerns over the rising demand for appetite suppressants and obesity drugs. Market analysts have expressed worry that products like Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s Ugobi may lead to a decrease in […]

Companies and Local Governments Withdraw Advertising Support Amidst Johnny Kitagawa Sexual Assault Admission

Following the admission by Johnny’s Entertainment Inc that the deceased Johnny Kitagawa was involved in sexual assault, various companies are now refraining from advertising their talents. This decision stems from these companies’ recognition that engaging with an organization implicated in serious human rights violations is both unethical and unacceptable. Consequently, they are closely monitoring developments […]

Minami Aoyama Real Estate Increases Stake in Yaizu Suisan Amid Tender Offer

Minami Aoyama Real Estate Co., a former member of Murakami’s fund, has recently increased its ownership stake in Yaizu Suisan Kagaku Kogyo (2812.T), as reported on the 7th. The joint holders now collectively hold a 7.33% share, compared to the previous report of 5.96% on the 5th. J-STAR, an affiliate engaged in investment activities, has […]