The Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 3 sessions, while Nintendo's Nintendo Direct presentation fell short of expectations and ANYCOLOR, the operator of NIJISANJI, surged after reporting its results. The market's stocks in focus and outlook were presented with these developments at the center.
The Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 3 sessions. The market was soft following the previous day's decline in US equities, but buying returned late in the session and the index ended higher. While the market assessed developments in US inflation indicators, rising crude oil prices and long-term interest rates affected market sentiment. The release of the CPI and PPI is also expected to remain a point of concern.
Nintendo's Nintendo Direct presentation contributed less than hoped for, and the share price remained somewhat soft. Announcements included upcoming releases such as Kirby: World Beyond, but no new title in the Super Mario series was shown, limiting the reaction among investors.
ANYCOLOR released its results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending April 2027. Operating profit was ¥6.3 billion, down 8.8% from the same period a year earlier, but exceeded market expectations, prompting broader views that the company had made a solid start despite concerns about rising costs. The company also announced that it would conduct a share buyback of up to ¥7 billion.
Meanwhile, Mitsui High-tec and developments in related sectors also attracted attention as related stocks. Mitsui High-tec was reported to have posted a substantial year-on-year increase in operating profit for the first half and raised its full-year forecast.