Tokyo stocks down 0.80% by break
The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 164.25 points at 20,292.94 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section shares slipped 0.84 percent, or 14.04 points, to 1,647.95.
Jun 09, 2015, 10:21 AM IST
Tokyo stocks up 0.43% by break
Tokyo stocks gained 0.43 percent Monday morning after Wall Street chalked up another record close last week.
May 18, 2015, 09:06 AM IST
Tokyo`s Nikkei index flat by break
Tokyo`s benchmark index edged up in edgy trade Wednesday morning following losses in US and European markets while the yen was slightly higher owing to concerns over the Greek debt talks.
May 13, 2015, 08:59 AM IST
Tokyo stocks close 0.38% higher
Tokyo stocks ended 0.38 percent higher Tuesday, led by a surge in factory robotics giant Fanuc, while investors await earnings by major Japanese firms and a US Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Apr 28, 2015, 11:55 AM IST
Nikkei rises on dividend optimism after Fanuc's announcement; Fed focused
Japan`s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday helped by hopes of better shareholder returns after Fanuc Corp doubled its dividend payout ratio, but gains were limited ahead of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve`s policy meeting.
Apr 28, 2015, 11:54 AM IST
Japan stocks at 15-year peak, oil down as Saudi ends Yemen air campaign
Japanese shares rallied to a 15-year high on Wednesday on expectations of improved corporate earnings, while oil sagged after Saudi Arabia ended its military campaign in Yemen, easing tensions in the energy-rich Middle East.
Apr 22, 2015, 08:57 AM IST
Tokyo`s Nikkei index climbs over 20,000 by break
Tokyo`s benchmark index climbed above 20,000 on Wednesday morning, led by bank while a weaker yen gave exporters a boost despite a weak lead from Wall Street.
Apr 22, 2015, 08:55 AM IST
Nikkei tops 20,000 for first time in 15 years; up 2.4% on week
Japan`s Nikkei share average topped the psychological 20,000-point mark on Friday for the first time in 15 years on hopes of stronger corporate earnings, and gained 2.4 percent on the week.
Apr 10, 2015, 13:22 PM IST
Japan shares test 15-year highs, dollar in demand
Japanese shares were probing 15-year peaks Wednesday as investors favoured Asian assets on expectations of more stimulus from countries such as China and Japan, as well as a delayed start to any tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:51 AM IST
Tokyo stocks up 1.15% by break
Tokyo stocks climbed 1.15 percent on Tuesday morning, boosted by a weaker yen and gains on Wall Street as last week`s soft US jobs data tempered expectations for a US interest rate hike.
Apr 07, 2015, 09:21 AM IST
Tokyo stocks down 0.19% by break
Tokyo stocks eased 0.19 percent Monday morning, with exporters hit by a stronger yen after disappointing US jobs data dampened expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates soon.
Apr 06, 2015, 09:05 AM IST
Tokyo stocks fall 1.57% by break on stronger yen, Wall St dive
Tokyo stocks fell 1.57 percent Thursday morning, hit by a stronger yen and sharp losses on Wall Street that were fuelled by weak US data.
Mar 26, 2015, 10:05 AM IST
Japan stocks extend rally, upbeat data supports dollar
Japanese stocks rose to a fresh 15-year high on Friday with the dollar boosted by upbeat U.S. data, but continuing uncertainty over the Greek debt negotiations weighed on the euro.
Feb 20, 2015, 08:58 AM IST
Tokyo stocks open up 0.53%
Tokyo stocks opened 0.53 percent higher on Monday, supported by a weaker yen and fresh record highs on Wall Street driven by optimism over the outlook for the US economy.
Dec 29, 2014, 05:56 AM IST
Tokyo stocks slump 1.15% to two-month low
The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 178.38 points to 15,300.55, its lowest since mid-August.
Oct 10, 2014, 12:01 PM IST
Tokyo investors eye BoJ policy meet next week
Japanese machinery orders and consumer confidence will also be on radar screens as speculation increases that the BoJ will expand its stimulus to counter an economic downturn.
Oct 03, 2014, 15:16 PM IST
Nikkei hits 6-month high on earnings hopes; casino plays outperform
By the middday break, the benchmark Nikkei was up 0.5 percent at 15,530.29, its highest level since Jan. 23, reversing early losses that followed Friday`s weakness on Wall Street.
Jul 28, 2014, 09:12 AM IST
Asia stocks edge up as risk aversion wanes, euro languishes
The weaker euro dovetailed nicely with expectations for the European Central Bank to ease policy further with a gradual widening of interest rate differentials favouring the U.S. over Europe seen unfolding.
Jul 23, 2014, 09:09 AM IST
