Tokyo stocks jump to fresh 15-year high after Japan GDP data

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 12:04

Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed 0.85 percent, or 170.18 points, to 20,196.56, its best finish since April 2000.

Asia markets mostly lower, Tokyo the stand-out performer

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 17:10

Tokyo was the stand-out performer in Asian trade Monday on upbeat corporate earnings and a record close on Wall Street, but Hong Kong retreated after its rally at the end of last week.

Tokyo stocks up 0.43% by break

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 09:06

Tokyo stocks gained 0.43 percent Monday morning after Wall Street chalked up another record close last week.

Nikkei big loser in Asia, euro extends gains

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 17:22

Tokyo`s Nikkei index was the biggest loser of Asia`s major markets Thursday as the yen climbed against the dollar, while Wall Street provided a weak lead following more below-forecast US data.

Tokyo stocks down 0.55% by break

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11:06

Tokyo stocks fell 0.55 percent on 14th May.

Tokyo`s Nikkei index flat by break

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 08:59

Tokyo`s benchmark index edged up in edgy trade Wednesday morning following losses in US and European markets while the yen was slightly higher owing to concerns over the Greek debt talks.

ZEE Entertainment features in Nikkei Inc’s ‘India40’ list

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 22:54

‘India40’ is a list of 44 leading companies selected by Nikkei Inc in order to provide detailed information on the moves of those leading companies and to analyse the current picture and outlook of India’s various industries through them.

Tokyo stocks down 0.25% by break

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 10:41

The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which tumbled 2.69 percent on Thursday, was down 48.51 points at 19,471.50 by the break, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares fell 0.78 percent, or 12.40 points, to 1,580.39.

Tokyo stocks close 0.38% higher

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 11:55

Tokyo stocks ended 0.38 percent higher Tuesday, led by a surge in factory robotics giant Fanuc, while investors await earnings by major Japanese firms and a US Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Nikkei rises on dividend optimism after Fanuc's announcement; Fed focused

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 11:54

Japan`s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday helped by hopes of better shareholder returns after Fanuc Corp doubled its dividend payout ratio, but gains were limited ahead of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve`s policy meeting.

Japan stocks at 15-year peak, oil down as Saudi ends Yemen air campaign

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 08:57

Japanese shares rallied to a 15-year high on Wednesday on expectations of improved corporate earnings, while oil sagged after Saudi Arabia ended its military campaign in Yemen, easing tensions in the energy-rich Middle East.

Tokyo`s Nikkei index climbs over 20,000 by break

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 08:55

Tokyo`s benchmark index climbed above 20,000 on Wednesday morning, led by bank while a weaker yen gave exporters a boost despite a weak lead from Wall Street.