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Nikkei 225
The Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.84% at ¥56,924.11 in the last session, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a strong earnings report from Fast Retailing. Hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran, alongside peace talks between Israel and Lebanon, positively impacted investor sentiment, while Fast Retailing, a major component, surged over 10% after raising its full-year profit expectations. Further contributing to the rise were an acceleration in Japan's producer prices and anticipation of a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan later in April.
Top risers
Nikkei 225 constituents with the largest percentage gains in today's session. Significant moves often follow earnings surprises, analyst upgrades, or broader sector catalysts. A stock appearing here is not a recommendation to buy; it simply means something noteworthy occurred.
9983Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
¥75,540+12.0%
5803Fujikura Ltd.
¥5,630+12.0%
6920Lasertec
¥41,580+7.4%
5706Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.
¥37,200+7.0%
6954FANUC Corp.
¥6,249+6.0%
Top fallers
Nikkei 225 constituents with the steepest percentage declines in today's session. Sharp drops can follow poor earnings, analyst downgrades, or adverse news. Context matters: a 5% fall in a volatile stock is routine, while the same move in a defensive name is unusual.
6532Baycurrent Inc.
¥4,516−5.8%
3697SHIFT Inc.
¥628−5.6%
7205Hino Motors, Ltd.
¥387−5.4%
4385Mercari Inc.
¥3,613−4.9%
9433KDDI Corp.
¥2,582−4.7%
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