Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season - Reuters
Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season Reuters
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"Given that consumer-related companies delivered strong earnings despite the sharply weaker yen, the March earnings season (starting this week) centred more on manufacturers should be viewed as an outright positive."
— Tatsunori Kawai , Executive
"As the conflict keeps energy prices in focus, Japanese stocks are likely to remain broadly neutral overall, with the market split between winners and losers."
— Kota Suzuki , Executive
"A certain degree of earnings growth can still be maintained."
— Chisa Kobayashi , Executive
"Today's Japanese stock market is being driven upward by a sense of relief regarding the situation in the Middle East, along with continued expectations of earnings growth from the expanding AI sector."
— Wataru Akiyama , Executive
"Today's Japanese stock market is being driven upward by a sense of relief regarding the situation in the Middle East, along with continued expectations of earnings growth from the expanding AI sector."
— Wataru Akiyama , Executive
"Stocks related to earnings announcements, as well as AI and semiconductor-related shares, led the market higher at the open."
— Maki Sawada , Executive
"Since 60,000 is a psychological milestone, many investors are likely keeping an eye on that level, so profit-taking could manifest around that range."
— Maki Sawada , Executive
Key People
Japan equity strategist at UBS SuMi Trust Wealth Management.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Senior strategist at Nomura Asset Management.
Maki Sawada is an equities strategist at Nomura Securities.
Chief strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities.
Wataru Akiyama is an equities strategist at Nomura Securities.
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As Japanese companies begin earnings season with positive reports, investors are concerned that the Middle East conflict may disrupt business forecasts and derail the country's strong stock market performance.
Japanese companies are starting earnings season with optimistic reports, but investors are wary that the Middle East conflict could impact business forecasts and threaten the country's strong stock market performance.
The Nikkei 225 Index closed at a record high, bolstered by strong technology sector earnings, despite concerns over the Middle East situation.
Japan's Nikkei share average rose, poised for a third consecutive weekly gain, as enthusiasm over technology sector earnings offset uncertainty over a potential peace deal in the Middle East.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index reached a record high, driven by strong corporate earnings and optimism over a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index reached a record high, driven by strong technology sector earnings, despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closed at a record high, with strong technology sector earnings overshadowing concerns over the Middle East conflict.
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