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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.
5 January 2026
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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.
5 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Amazon Surges 3.8% After $11.6 Billion Globalstar Acquisition Boosts Satellite Internet Plans
    April 14, 2026, 6:06 PM EDT. Amazon shares rose 3.83% to $249.02 following its $11.6 billion deal to acquire satellite provider Globalstar, fueling ambitions in satellite internet and AI-enhanced cloud services. The purchase price of $90 per Globalstar share represents a 50% premium over last month's levels. Amazon aims to leverage Globalstar's satellite infrastructure in its 'Leo' internet project, competing with SpaceX's Starlink broadband. Trading volume for Amazon hit 70 million shares, 37% above average. The S&P 500 gained 1.18%, the Nasdaq 1.96%, with peers Alibaba and MercadoLibre posting smaller gains. Apple, holding 20% of Globalstar, also partnered with Amazon to deliver satellite connectivity for its devices. Investors will watch regulatory developments and the impact on satellite internet competition ahead of SpaceX's potential IPO.

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Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem

Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem

14 April 2026
Apple’s latest public updates, iOS/iPadOS 26.4.1 and macOS 26.4.1, fixed an iCloud sync bug on iPhones and iPads and a Wi‑Fi issue on new M5 MacBooks, according to company and developer reports. The updates, released April 8 and 9, do not list security CVEs. Apple’s public notes only mention “bug fixes,” leaving some details to developer and enterprise documentation.
LiveScore Revenue Tops £200 Million, but UK Gambling Tax Shock Threatens Profit Push

LiveScore Revenue Tops £200 Million, but UK Gambling Tax Shock Threatens Profit Push

14 April 2026
LiveScore Group’s turnover rose 15.3% to £206.3 million for the year ended March 2025, with operating loss nearly halved to £26.7 million, according to UK filings. The results come days after Britain raised Remote Gaming Duty to 40%, a move expected to add £20–25 million to LiveScore’s UK tax bill. UK revenue climbed 26% to £175.6 million. Virgin Bet launched in South Africa on March 30.
Nvidia Kills PC Maker Acquisition Rumor, Sending Dell and HP Stocks Back Down

Nvidia Kills PC Maker Acquisition Rumor, Sending Dell and HP Stocks Back Down

14 April 2026
Nvidia denied reports it is in talks to acquire any PC maker, calling a media claim “false.” The rumor had sent Dell and HP shares higher Monday before both fell Tuesday, while Nvidia stock rose $7.14 to $196.51. Bloomberg said the original report described talks going back over a year. Nvidia is expanding into CPUs and AI inference, increasing competition with Intel and AMD.
Dollar, VIX Sink as U.S.-Iran Talks Spur Risk Rally and Push Tariff Bets Aside

Dollar, VIX Sink as U.S.-Iran Talks Spur Risk Rally and Push Tariff Bets Aside

14 April 2026
The dollar index fell to 98.08, its weakest since March, as renewed U.S.-Iran talks eased demand for havens and pushed the VIX near pre-war levels. Brent crude dropped 4.37% to $95.02 a barrel, while the S&P 500 rose 1.11%. The euro and yen strengthened against the dollar. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, with gasoline up 15.7%.
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