Hiroichi Nishi
Hiroichi Nishi
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.
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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.
domestic early fund likely market stock test today until upside
The market will likely test the upside again. We have one domestic stock fund to be launched today and more to come up until early March.
demand likely market open tread water
The market will likely open lower. Then it will tread water as there is demand for bargains.
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.
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.
both gains halt rise stocks supportive
Gains in U.S. stocks and a halt in the yen's rise are both supportive for the market.
commodity due expect fall gold halt higher opening prices recent rises weaker
I expect a weaker opening here due to a higher yen and a fall in U.S. stocks, while a halt in recent rises in oil, gold and other commodity prices is a plus.
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I expect a dull market here, especially given uncertainty in the Iraq war.
lead lower market
Sellers may lead the market lower at the opening.
commodity metals oil prices producers rising shares
With prices of oil and metals rising higher, shares of commodity producers will benefit.
factor fed interest raises supporting
Expectations of an end to interest raises by the Fed is a supporting factor for exporters.
closely foreign investors japanese lowering order
Foreign investors are lowering their weighting of Japanese stocks. Their order placements must be closely watched.
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Concerns over rising U.S. rates persist and that may weigh on stocks today.