TOKYO, May 24- The Nikkei share average snapped back into the red on Friday afternoon in a turbulent session, as the previous day's 7.3 percent plunge forced some investors to scale back their exposure to Japanese equities.
TOKYO, May 23- The Nikkei average trimmed gains after hitting a 5-1/ 2- year high on Thursday after factory activity in China, one of Japan's major export markets, shrank for the first time in seven months in May. 15,662.95 after falling as much as 0.6 percent at one point on the back of the China HSBC flash PMI data. "
*Fast Retailing jumps as retail investors in hot pursuit. TOKYO, May 23- Japan's Nikkei average soared 1.9 percent to a 5-1/ 2- year high on Thursday, aided by exporters as the yen weakened against the dollar after the U.S. The Nikkei Honda Motor Co, Canon Inc, TDK N225> was up 303.11 points to 15,930.37 after trading as high as 15,942.60, its best mark since December 2007.
TOKYO, May 21- Signs are that most firms in export-driven Japan Inc, having got the weaker yen they craved, now want the currency to either stabilise or recover ground, rather than continue a slide that will increasingly raise their costs.
PARIS, April 30- Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. The care home group confirmed its full-year targets after first-quarter sales rose 14 percent to 385 million euros and it announced plans to expand into China.
April 29- Following are terms and conditions. of a dual tranche deal increased on Monday.
*Advantest, M3 take a beating after disappointing earnings. TOKYO, April 26- Japanese shares retreated 0.3 percent from a nearly five-year high on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the Golden Week holidays, though they were still 4.3 percent higher on the week.
*Advantest, M3 take a beating after disappointing earnings. TOKYO, April 26- Japanese shares retreated 0.3 percent from a nearly five-year high on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the Golden Week holidays, though they were still 4.3 percent higher on the week.
*Canon, Nintendo suffer as investors disappoint with guidance. *Shiseido falls after writing down $1.9 bln U.S. acquisition. TOKYO, April 25- The Nikkei share average climbed to a fresh, almost five-year high on Thursday, but the mood was tempered by sharp losses for Canon and Nintendo after they failed to meet investors' expectations of strong earnings guidance.
TOKYO, April 25- Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a fresh, near five-year high on Thursday, but the mood was tempered by sharp losses for Canon Inc and Nintendo Co Ltd as they failed to meet investors' expectations of strong earnings guidance.
*Canon, Nintendo suffer as investors disappoint with guidance. *Shiseido falls after writing down $1.9 bln U.S. acquisition.
*Canon, Nintendo suffer as investors disappoint with guidance. TOKYO, April 25- Japan's Nikkei share average edged higher to a near five-year high on Thursday, but the mood was tempered by sharp losses for Canon Inc and Nintendo Co Ltd as they failed to meet investors' lofty expectations of strong earnings guidance.
TOKYO, April 25- Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to open higher and may test the 14,000- mark on Thursday, a level not seen since June 2008, driven by expectations that the yen weakness will spur strong earnings growth for long suffering Japanese firms. "
*Nintendo forecasts Y100 bln 2013/ 14 op profit after 2 years of losses.
TOKYO, April 24- Japanese shares climbed 2.3 percent to their highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday as the yen resumed its slide towards 100 to the dollar. 100 yen is fantastic for the market, "said Stefan Worrall, director of equity cash sales at Credit Suisse."
*Nintendo in demand ahead of earnings. TOKYO, April 24- Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to its highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday on robust U.S. company earnings and as the yen resumed its downward slide towards 100 to the dollar.
*Nintendo in demand ahead of earnings. TOKYO, April 24- Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to its highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday on robust U.S. company earnings and as the yen resumed its downward slide towards 100 to the dollar.
*Mitsui Eng jumps 13.6 pct on report of merger talks Kawasaki Heavy. TOKYO, April 22- The Nikkei average climbed 1.9 percent to its highest close in almost five years on Monday, as the yen weakened after the Group of 20 leading economies stopped short of criticising Japan's expansionary monetary policies.
*Mitsui Eng jumps 13.6 pct on report of merger talks Kawasaki Heavy. TOKYO, April 22- The Nikkei share average climbed 1.9 percent to a near five-year high on Monday morning, with exporters surging as the yen weakened after the Group of 20 leading economies stopped short of criticising Japan's sweeping monetary expansionary policies.