Price movements in MURAKI, FANUC, Circlace and other stocks were reported as stocks that moved the previous day, along with developments related to TOBs and earnings revisions. Movements in crude oil and rare-earth-related stocks were also reported.
MURAKI posted a sharp rise in its closing price from the previous day, while reports also said that Ikuyo would conduct a TOB at ¥3,000 per share. Price movements in Kawasaki Kisen, Higashi Holdings and Circlace were also reported, and developments related to TOBs remained in focus.
FANUC raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and announced a share buyback. KOA and Medipal were also supported by developments related to upward earnings revisions and share buybacks.
Circlace continued to converge toward the TOB price of ¥2,020, while FANUC and Higashi HD were among the related stocks that attracted sympathy buying. Real estate stocks such as Mitsui Fudosan also remained firm on the flow of funds.
INPEX, Mitsui Ocean Development, JGC Holdings and Japan Petroleum Exploration were bought as crude oil prices rose, while buying interest also extended to rare-earth-related stocks. General trading company stocks were broadly strong in response to movements in other sectors.