Archive | September 27, 2007

Nikkei Jumps On Foreign Investor Bullishness

By on September 27, 2007 in Market Summary

Japan market summary for Thursday (Sept. 27) Nikkei 225 Stock Average: +396.48 (+2.4%) to 16,832.22, highest close since Aug. 14 Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: +360 (+2.2%) to 16,860, Singapore (SGX) +350 (+2.1%) to 16,845, Chicago (CME) *9/26 +205 (+1.25%) to 16,605 TOPIX: +39.13 (+2.5%) to 1,615.15; Advancers 1,510 x decliners 169 (unch. 40), New highs [...]

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Nissan GT-R Countdown!

By on September 27, 2007 in Autos

Let the Nissan GT-R countdown begin. Nikkan Kogyo reports Nissan (NSANY) (JP: 7201) CEO Carlos Ghosn will unveil the highly anticipated Nissan GT-R on Oct. 24 at the Tokyo Motor Show press day. Nissan is now taking pre-orders. The GT-R is said to be priced from the upper 7 million yen (approx. US$65,000+ at 115/1) [...]

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Nikkei Edges Higher in Narrow Trading, TOPIX Gains 0.6% in Broad Rally

By on September 27, 2007 in Market Summary

Japan market summary for Wednesday (Sept. 26) Nikkei 225 Stock Average: +34.01 (+.02%) to 16,435.74 Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: +70 (+0.4%) to 16,500, Singapore (SGX) +45 (+0.3%) to 16,495, Chicago (CME) *9/25 -15 (-0.1%) to 16,400 TOPIX: +9.19 (+0.6%) to 1,576.02; Advancers 1,240 x decliners 385 (unch. 94), New highs 31 x new lows 60 [...]

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