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Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group’s U.S.-traded ADR rose 0.1% to $10.67 as Tokyo shares last closed down 1.5% before the New Year break. Japan’s cash market remains shut, reopening Monday, Jan. 5. Investors await the first 2026 Tokyo session and upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction. CEO Hiromi Yamaji is set to speak at the exchange’s annual opening ceremony.
4 January 2026
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Japan Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Holiday Closure, Nikkei Futures, Yen Intervention Fears and BoJ Hike Bets

Japan Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Holiday Closure, Nikkei Futures, Yen Intervention Fears and BoJ Hike Bets

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is closed Monday for Labor Thanksgiving Day, halting cash trading in the Nikkei 225 and Topix. Nikkei 225 futures and Japanese government bonds remain active, with futures signaling market sentiment ahead of Tuesday’s reopen. On Friday, the Nikkei 225 dropped 2.4% to 48,625.88, its worst week in months, amid a global tech sell-off and concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook.
25 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, November 24, 2025: Holiday Shutdown, Nikkei Futures Signal Cautious Rebound as Yen Stays Under Pressure

Tokyo Stock Market Today, November 24, 2025: Holiday Shutdown, Nikkei Futures Signal Cautious Rebound as Yen Stays Under Pressure

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is closed Monday for Labor Thanksgiving Day, with cash equity trading paused until Tuesday. Nikkei 225 futures edged up near ¥49,000 after last week’s 2.4% drop left the index about 5% below its record. The yen remains weak around ¥156–157 per dollar, raising intervention risks. Early wage data point to further Bank of Japan rate hikes.
24 November 2025
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Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan’s cash equity market is closed Monday, Nov. 24, for the Labor Thanksgiving Day substitute holiday. Derivatives trading, including Nikkei 225 futures, remains open. The Nikkei 225 ended Friday down 2.4% at 48,626, about 5% below its late-October record. Investors are watching for signals ahead of a possible Bank of Japan rate hike in December.
23 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 Today: Nikkei 225 Slips as GDP Shock and China Travel Spat Batter Tourism Stocks – 17 November 2025

The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.10% at 50,323.91 on Monday after Japan’s GDP shrank for the first time in six quarters. Tourism and retail stocks fell sharply following China’s travel warning amid diplomatic tensions. The broader TOPIX dropped 0.37%. Decliners outnumbered gainers across the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
17 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today: What to Know Before the Tokyo Open (Nov 17, 2025) — GDP at 8:50 JST, Yen Near 154, Stimulus in Focus

Japan’s Q3 GDP estimate, due at 8:50 a.m. JST, is expected to show a 0.6% quarterly contraction, minutes before Tokyo’s cash equity open. CME Nikkei 225 futures rose 0.7% late Sunday, signaling a steadier start after Friday’s 1.77% drop. The dollar/yen hovered near 154.5, with officials warning against sharp FX moves. Finance Minister Katayama said stimulus will exceed ¥17 trillion, with cabinet approval eyed for Nov 21.
16 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bill Ackman Launches $5 Billion Pershing Square IPO, Stays Bullish on Tech Stocks
    April 29, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT. Bill Ackman leads the dual IPO of Pershing Square Inc. and Pershing Square USA, raising $5 billion, supported by 85% institutional investors. The Pershing Square USA fund debuted at $50 on the NYSE. Ackman aims to build a diversified holding company through a $900 million stake in Howard Hughes Holdings, echoing Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway model. The IPO includes a private placement securing $2.8 billion from family offices and pension funds. Ackman's portfolio continues to back the American consumer with bets on Restaurant Brands, Hilton (HLT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta (META). Despite reports of OpenAI missing financial targets, he remains bullish on tech. Ackman also embraced a political shift, backing Trump due to deregulation and economic policies.

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Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

29 April 2026
Mastercard shares climbed 3.8% to $526.90 Wednesday after Visa beat profit estimates and raised its outlook, sending Visa shares up 8.7%. Mastercard reports first-quarter results Thursday. The company expanded its Start Path program this week to focus on business payments, with fintech Glass joining to work on public-sector procurement. Mastercard does not lend or issue cards, earning mainly from transaction fees.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

29 April 2026
GE HealthCare cut its 2026 profit forecast Wednesday, citing higher chip, oil, and freight costs, as well as tariffs and a supplier issue. Shares fell nearly 13% to $59.75. First-quarter revenue rose 7.4% to $5.13 billion, but net income dropped to $389 million from $564 million a year earlier. The company also announced a reorganization, merging its Imaging and Advanced Visualization units.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
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