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2009
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Benchmark Nikkei index 'up 1.9 per cent'
Japan's benchmark Nikkei increased by 1.9 per cent in trading today (February 6th).
Meanwhile, the broader Topix share index was up by just under one per cent.
Among the biggest gainers was Suzuki Motor Corp which added four per cent, despite cutting its operating profits forecast.
Yesterday, the firm said it expected its annual operating profits to fall by around one-third due to the strength of the yen and falling global demand for new cars.
Japan's largest beer maker Asahi Breweries also saw a 1.9 per cent increase in its share price after announcing that operating profits were up nine per cent last year.
The company has, however, forecast a three per cent fall in profits this year, reports Reuters.
Fumiyuki Nakanishi, manager at SMBC Friend Securities, commented: "Expectations for fresh developments with US economic measures next week, including the establishment of a 'bad bank' and a weaker yen are encouraging investors to pick up stocks."
Related news stories:
Nikkei finishes year 42% down (30th December 2008)
Nikkei rebounds by 6% (28th October 2008)
Recession fears hit Nikkei (14th March 2008)
Nikkei rises on US mortgage bailout (8th September 2008)
Meanwhile, the broader Topix share index was up by just under one per cent.
Among the biggest gainers was Suzuki Motor Corp which added four per cent, despite cutting its operating profits forecast.
Yesterday, the firm said it expected its annual operating profits to fall by around one-third due to the strength of the yen and falling global demand for new cars.
Japan's largest beer maker Asahi Breweries also saw a 1.9 per cent increase in its share price after announcing that operating profits were up nine per cent last year.
The company has, however, forecast a three per cent fall in profits this year, reports Reuters.
Fumiyuki Nakanishi, manager at SMBC Friend Securities, commented: "Expectations for fresh developments with US economic measures next week, including the establishment of a 'bad bank' and a weaker yen are encouraging investors to pick up stocks."
Related news stories:
Nikkei finishes year 42% down (30th December 2008)
Nikkei rebounds by 6% (28th October 2008)
Recession fears hit Nikkei (14th March 2008)
Nikkei rises on US mortgage bailout (8th September 2008)
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