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Japanese shares to ride the bull wave

April 5, 2013 06:31
Tokyo shares are expected to gain further ground next week as the market drinks in the impact of sweeping new Bank of Japan stimulus measures. "The current bullish sentiment is expected to stay strong for the time being as expectations from the government and the BoJ are quite high," said Hirokazu Fujiki, strategist with Okasan Securities. The scope of the Band of Japan action Thursday -- including doubling the money supply -- took some analysts and investors by surprise, despite expectations of major moves by the bank in its first meeting under new governor Haruhiko Kuroda.

Tokyo stocks close up 1.58% on record volume

April 5, 2013 02:30
Tokyo stocks jumped Friday as investors embraced sweeping new Bank of Japan stimulus measures that sent the yen plunging, spelling good news for the country's key export sector. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped 1.58 percent, or 199.10 points, to 12,833.64 by the close on its biggest volume since the Tokyo Stock Exchange opened in 1949. The Topix index of all first-section shares jumped 2.74 percent, or 28.48 points, to 1,066.24. bur-pb/dan

Tokyo stocks soar 3.76% by break on BoJ easing plan

April 4, 2013 23:15
Tokyo stocks skyrocketed Friday as investors embraced sweeping new stimulus measures from the Bank of Japan that sent the yen plunging, spelling good news for the nation's hard-hit exporters. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index soared more than four percent in early trade before settling back to close the morning session up 3.76 percent, or 475.04 points, at 13,109.58, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 4.15 percent, or 43.02 points, to 1,080.78. bur-pb/dan

Tokyo stocks end up 2.20% after BoJ move

April 4, 2013 03:46
Tokyo stocks surged 2.20 percent at the close Thursday after the Bank of Japan unveiled fresh easing measures, reversing a heavy drop earlier in the day. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 272.34 points to 12,634.54, while the Topix index of all first-section shares rose 2.70 percent, or 27.33 points, to 1,037.76. In volatile trade, the Nikkei's close was more than 558 points above the day's low, a turnaround that largely came after the central bank chief's announcement of easing, which sent the yen plunging.

Tokyo stocks end up 2.20% after BoJ move

April 4, 2013 03:45
Tokyo stocks surged 2.20 percent at the close Thursday after the Bank of Japan unveiled fresh easing measures under a new leader who has vowed to turn around the stuttering economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 272.34 points to 12,634.54, while the Topix index of all first-section shares rose 2.70 percent, or 27.33 points, to 1,037.76. oh/hg/pj

Tokyo stocks down 1.72% by break

April 3, 2013 23:30
Tokyo stocks fell 1.72 percent Thursday morning after losses on Wall Street with investors cautious as the Bank of Japan wraps up its first policy meeting under new leadership. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 213.03 points to 12,149.17 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section shares declined 1.22 percent, or 12.29 points, to 998.14. bur/si/pb/dan

Nikkei 225 index jumps 2.99% to 12,362.20 by close

April 3, 2013 04:00
Tokyo stocks jumped 2.99 percent Wednesday with the yen weakening as the Bank of Japan started a two-day policy meeting, and after Wall Street pushed to a record high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 358.77 points to 12,362.20 by the close, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 1.93 percent, or 19.09 points, to 1,010.43. TEPCO soared 24.20 percent to 313 yen as investors bet on the volatile stock amid speculation that Tokyo is considering ways to limit the embattled firm's liability over the 2011 crisis at its crippled Fukushima atomic plant.

Nikkei 225 index jumps 2.99% to 12,362.20 by close

April 3, 2013 02:30
Tokyo stocks jumped 2.99 percent on Wednesday with the yen weakening as the Bank of Japan starts a two-day policy meeting, and after Wall Street pushed to fresh record highs. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 358.77 points to 12,362.20 by the close, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 1.93 percent, or 19.09 points, to 1,010.43. US stocks reached new levels Tuesday on solid manufacturing orders data and strong results from US automakers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at an all-time record high of 14,662.01, up 0.61 percent.

Nikkei 225 index jumps 2.99% to 12,362.20 by close

April 3, 2013 02:30
Tokyo stocks jumped 2.99% on Wednesday with the yen weakening as the Bank of Japan starts a two-day policy meeting, and after Wall Street pushed to fresh record highs. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 358.77 points to 12,362.20 by the close, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 1.93 percent, or 19.09 points, to 1,010.43. bur-pb/pj

Tokyo stocks up 1.70% by break

April 2, 2013 23:00
Tokyo stocks were 1.70 percent higher on Wednesday morning with the yen weakening as the Bank of Japan starts a two-day policy meeting, and after Wall Street pushed to fresh record highs. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 204.03 points to 12,207.46 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 0.73 percent, or 7.26 points, to 998.60. bur-mis-pb/jw
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