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Companies & Markets

Japanese shares end higher on chip gains, earnings outlook

2026-08-13T07:53:50.000Z
The Nikkei lost 3.95 per cent to 62,364.92, its lowest close since May 21, while the broader Topix fell 2.52 per cent to 3,963.59.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei posts lowest close in more than two months on chip selloff

2026-07-28T07:14:33.000Z
The index is now down 11.3 per cent from its all-time high close of 72,366.34 on June 25.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei slides into correction zone on tech selloff, Middle East conflict

2026-07-17T08:20:53.000Z
After SK Hynix’s American depositary receipts fell 9% on Jul 15, investors will watch Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s earnings for a read on the AI buildout. 
Capital Markets & Currencies

SK Hynix falls 8.4% as Asian equities retreat on chip sell-off, revived AI trade concerns

2026-07-16T03:16:38.000Z
The Nikkei closed 4.6 per cent higher at 72,366.34, snapping two straight sessions of declines.
Companies & Markets

Nikkei marks record closing high as AI shares rally on Micron forecast

2026-06-25T08:44:35.000Z
The Nikkei rose 0.7 per cent to close at 69,902.25 after touching an intraday high of 70,125.75.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei closes at record high near 70,000 on AI boost

2026-06-17T07:45:16.000Z
The BOJ’s decision came during the trading break for stocks and bonds.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Japan’s Nikkei hits record high, yen steady after BOJ hikes rates as expected

2026-06-16T04:50:05.000Z
Japan’s dependence on imported energy has made its economy vulnerable to a surge in oil prices caused by the nearly three-month conflict.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Japan’s Nikkei jumps past 65,000 mark for first time on Iran talks optimism

2026-05-25T07:22:39.000Z
The Nikkei ended the day up 2.7 per cent at 63,339.07, despite failing to breach the all-time intraday peak of 63,799.32 from May 14.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei rallies to record close as AI shares shine

2026-05-22T07:03:08.000Z
The Nikkei slipped 1.23 per cent to 59,804.41, its lowest close since May 1.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei ends near three-week low as AI-stock selloff weighs

2026-05-20T07:23:12.000Z
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