Hiroichi Nishi
Hiroichi Nishi
added gains good half hunt investors previous shed time
The Nikkei 225 had shed more than half the gains it added in its previous rally, so it was a good time for investors to hunt for bargains.
buying downside due needs proved sharp solid
After (Wednesday's) sharp declines, the market's downside proved solid due to buying needs on dips.
declines expecting today
I'm expecting declines today on the back of the U.S..
above buying gains hopes investment level newly next strong supported unlikely until
I see the Nikkei well supported above the 18,000 level as there are hopes for buying by newly launched investment trusts, but strong gains are unlikely until after next week's holidays.
chance dragged fall good japanese likely losses particular stocks
After the big losses in the U.S., Japanese stocks look likely to fall ... High-techs in particular have a good chance of being dragged down.
both economic events hard japan key major moves series united week
As a series of key economic events is scheduled this week in both Japan and the United States, it's hard to make major moves now.
broader companies dividends focus headway investors likely market pick raising struggle
The broader market will probably struggle to make any headway today. Investors are likely to focus on companies raising dividends and pick up their shares.
broader headway market struggle
The broader market will probably struggle to make any headway today.
business days gaining leading stock
The stock had been gaining in the days leading up to the business plan, but it still doesn't warrant a buy.
lead lower market
Sellers may lead the market lower at the opening.
anticipate bet broad confidence dollar expecting gains gives investors next rally stocks stronger
A stronger dollar gives investors the confidence to bet on stocks. I'm expecting a broad rally as investors anticipate more gains in stocks next year.
finished minus shares
The yen finished in the 117-range on Friday. That will be something of a minus for shares of exporters.
closely foreign investors japanese lowering order
Foreign investors are lowering their weighting of Japanese stocks. Their order placements must be closely watched.
concerns persist rates rising stocks weigh
Concerns over rising U.S. rates persist and that may weigh on stocks today.