TSX:7013

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

Defense Industry·Japan Economy·Stock Market·TSX:6857·TSX:7011·TSX:7012·TSX:7013·TSX:8035·TSX:9501

Asia Markets Rollercoaster: Nikkei Smashes Records as Hang Seng Rebounds – Fed Jitters and Tech Rally Whipsaw Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 45,630 on September 24, driven by AI and chip stocks. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7% Tuesday on typhoon fears, then rebounded 1.37% Wednesday as tech shares rallied. Shanghai’s Composite rose 0.83% and Shenzhen’s index jumped 1.8% on semiconductor gains. South Korea’s KOSPI hit a record, then retreated as foreign investors sold and the won weakened.

24 September 2025

Federal Reserve·Stock Market·Technology·TSX:7013·TSX:9984

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