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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.
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    June 29, 2026, 12:59 AM EDT. Meme coins, such as Dogecoin, began as internet jokes yet now hold a 1.25% stake of the total crypto market by value. Despite Dogecoin's $12.5 billion market cap, meme coins remain highly volatile and risky. Their price dynamics often show dramatic surges and crashes, with Dogecoin down 89% from its all-time high despite an overall 19,000% gain since launch. This volatility and lack of diversified investment options, such as ETFs encompassing a range of meme coins, complicate their use as reliable long-term investments. Industry experts caution that meme coins may be better suited for short-term speculation rather than sustained portfolio allocation.

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