Nikkei rises on dividend optimism after Fanuc's announcement; Fed focused
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.
Apr 28, 2015, 11:54 AM IST
Japan stocks at 15-year peak, oil down as Saudi ends Yemen air campaign
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.
Apr 22, 2015, 08:57 AM IST
Nikkei tops 20,000 for first time in 15 years; up 2.4% on week
Japan`s Nikkei share average topped the psychological 20,000-point mark on Friday for the first time in 15 years on hopes of stronger corporate earnings, and gained 2.4 percent on the week.
Apr 10, 2015, 13:22 PM IST
Japan shares test 15-year highs, dollar in demand
Japanese shares were probing 15-year peaks Wednesday as investors favoured Asian assets on expectations of more stimulus from countries such as China and Japan, as well as a delayed start to any tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:51 AM IST
