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Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.03% to 51,865 in its first 2026 session, led by a 9.23% jump in TEPCO after it announced plans to restart a reactor this month. Chip and defense stocks rallied, while the yen weakened to 157.295 per dollar. S&P Global’s December manufacturing PMI held at 50.0. Investors now await the BOJ’s Jan. 22-23 meeting and U.S. jobs data due Jan. 9.
Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan became the fifth country to land on the Moon in 2024 with JAXA’s SLIM probe. The nation’s space industry is valued at ¥4 trillion ($26 billion), with plans to double by the early 2030s. Over 50 startups now operate in the sector, up from about 10 a few years ago. The government aims to boost annual launches from five in 2024 to 30 by the 2030s.

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  • RTX Shares See 52% Gain in Year - Is It Overvalued at $200?
    March 20, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT. RTX's share price rose 51.8% over the past year but dropped 1.4% last month, trading around $200.73. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values RTX at $183.11, suggesting the stock is about 9.6% overvalued based on projected free cash flows. Despite promising aerospace and defense sector positioning, valuation signals are mixed, with a 3 out of 6 score indicating both undervaluation and fair pricing factors. Investors should watch RTX closely for market shifts and updates to fundamentals that could affect its value.
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