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Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3.2% to $221.52 Friday after unveiling a new Hilux lineup in Europe, including its first battery-electric model. The Hilux BEV, shown at the Brussels Motor Show, features a 59.2 kWh battery and 160-mile range, with sales set for April 2026. Toyota’s Tokyo shares closed up 2.85%. Investors are watching currency moves and upcoming Bank of Japan policy decisions.
10 January 2026
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
24 December 2025
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Toyota Motor Corporation Stock Jumps to Fresh Highs on Hybrid Momentum, U.S. Investment Push, and a Shifting EV Policy Backdrop (TM, 7203)

Toyota Motor Corporation Stock Jumps to Fresh Highs on Hybrid Momentum, U.S. Investment Push, and a Shifting EV Policy Backdrop (TM, 7203)

Toyota shares hit a 52-week high of ¥3,358 in Tokyo on December 15, closing at ¥3,350. U.S.-listed ADRs rose about $7 to $215.24. The gains follow strong hybrid sales, with hybrids making up 42% of Toyota’s global sales so far in 2025. Toyota also began production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant last month.
15 December 2025
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Toyota Doubles Down on Hybrids in 2025 With $912M U.S. Bet and Dealer‑First Strategy

Toyota Doubles Down on Hybrids in 2025 With $912M U.S. Bet and Dealer‑First Strategy

Toyota announced a $912 million investment on Nov. 19, 2025, to expand hybrid production at five U.S. plants, creating 252 jobs. The largest share, $453 million, will go to its West Virginia facility. Toyota now holds over 51% of the U.S. hybrid market. Separately, over 10,000 Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUVs were recalled in India for a fuel-level indicator issue.
19 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 52,411.34, up 2.1%, marking its biggest monthly gain since 1994. The TOPIX and Mothers Index also hit record highs, led by surging tech shares as Advantest jumped 22% and Konami 16.1%. Toyota slipped 1.5% ahead of earnings, while a weaker yen boosted exporters. Investors cited optimism over AI, fiscal stimulus, and global market gains.
3 November 2025
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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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Tech Turbulence: Big Antitrust Wins, Spy Satellites & Cyber Scares – Sept 2–3, 2025 Roundup

Tech Turbulence: Big Antitrust Wins, Spy Satellites & Cyber Scares – Sept 2–3, 2025 Roundup

A U.S. judge ruled Google will not have to sell Chrome or halt payments to Apple but must share search data with rivals. Washington revoked TSMC’s special export license for its China plant, tightening chip restrictions. Israel launched the “Ofek 19” spy satellite. TransUnion reported a hack exposing data of over 4 million consumers.
3 September 2025
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Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Toyota claims its solid-state EV batteries will charge from 10% to 80% in about 10 minutes, with prototypes reaching energy densities of 450 Wh/kg. Volkswagen reported a solid-state cell retaining 95% capacity after 1,000 cycles. Production costs remain high at $800–$1000 per kWh. Toyota targets commercialization by 2027–2028, with mass production around 2030.
30 July 2025
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Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Tesla confirmed next-generation EVs on a new platform will enter production in early 2025. Ford revealed a low-cost EV platform led by a 500-person team, starting with a mid-size electric pickup. Toyota plans nine new BEVs for Europe in 2025–2026. Global EV sales are forecast to rise 24% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.6 million units.
30 June 2025
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  • Wall Street Anticipates 178% Revenue Surge for SanDisk in Q3 as Wedbush Raises Price Target
    April 30, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT. SanDisk is expected to report a 178% jump in Q3 revenue to $4.73 billion, up from $1.7 billion a year ago, driven by strong demand for memory products linked to artificial intelligence. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson boosted his price target by 62% to $1,200, citing better-than-expected memory pricing and an improving outlook into the second quarter. SanDisk's earnings per share are anticipated at $14.66, a sharp turnaround from last year's loss. The surge reflects sustained NAND memory price rallies fueled by AI and data center needs, with market research projecting continued price increases through 2026. SanDisk shares rose over 3% in early trading, with retail investor sentiment highly bullish on social media platforms.

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Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

30 April 2026
Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel Thursday, a four-year high, as traders reacted to a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and possible new U.S. military action against Iran. U.S. gasoline rose to $4.300 a gallon, up 27 cents in a week. Washington is seeking partners for a maritime coalition and considering further use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran warned of strikes on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

30 April 2026
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over 360 Savings accounts, setting automatic payments to eligible customers for around July 27 if no appeal is filed. Payments will reflect the extra interest customers would have earned at higher rates, minus fees and costs. The case does not cover credit cards. Customers do not need to file claims unless they opted out of electronic payment.
Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

30 April 2026
Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
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