Focus: Japan Daily Market Insights
Market Close: Thu, 04 December 2025
Good afternoon. Japanese equities extended gains today, with the Nikkei 225 rising 2.3% driven by robust performance in technology and industrials amid positive global semiconductor sentiment. This strength aligns with our Quantmatix signals highlighting opportunities in names like FANUC and Yaskawa Electric, as momentum indicators show advancing trends in key sectors.
Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks) - TEVO Methodology
- T&D HOLDING INC (8795:XTKS) | MT-Qscore -6.0 | Medium-Term Reversal positive signals on Today respectively. | Target1: 3623.49 | 4.21% | Hit Rate: 77%
- JAPAN TOBACCO (2914:XTKS) | MT-Qscore 8.6 | Medium-Term Reversal negative signals on Today respectively. | Target1: 5427.35 | -5.92% | Hit Rate: 55%
Market Movements
The Nikkei 225 advanced 2.3% over the last trading day, building on a 1.5% week-to-date gain. The TOPIX rose 1.9% daily, with a modest 0.6% WTD increase.
Top Gainers (1-Day)
| FANUC CORP (6954:XTKS) | +13.0% |
| YASKAWA ELECTRIC (6506:XTKS) | +11.4% |
| RENESAS ELECTRON (6723:XTKS) | +10.3% |
Top Losers (1-Day)
| SUMITOMO PHARMA (4506:XTKS) | -4.7% |
| M3 INC (2413:XTKS) | -4.0% |
| EBARA CORP (6361:XTKS) | -3.1% |
Top Sector Gainers (1-Day)*
| Information Technology | +2.1% |
| Industrials | +2.1% |
| Consumer Discretionary | +1.9% |
* equal-weighted
Top Sector Losers (1-Day)
| Utilities | -0.2% |
Information Technology and Industrials led today’s gains, with several names extending strong WTD momentum.
Quantmatix Success Stories
- FANUC CORP (6954:XTKS) | 18.4% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- TOKYO ELECTRIC P (9501:XTKS) | 17.3% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- LASERTEC CORP (6920 JT) | 14.7% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- NIPPON ELEC GLAS (5214:XTKS) | 9.5% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 1 Dec.
- SOFTBANK GROUP C (9984:XTKS) | 8.2% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- NIDEC CORP (6594:XTKS) | 6.8% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Tue, 2 Dec.
- IHI CORP (7013:XTKS) | 6.5% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- TOKYO ELECTRON (8035:XTKS) | 6.4% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 28 Nov.
- MITSUB ELEC CORP (6503:XTKS) | 6.3% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 1 Dec.
- M3 INC (2413:XTKS) | 6.2% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 1 Dec.
As technology and industrials continue to drive market rotation, investors should monitor upcoming PMI data and sector earnings from highlighted names like FANUC and Sumitomo Pharma for potential momentum shifts. With the BOJ policy meeting on the horizon, focus on how these signals perform amid yen movements. We’ll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.
Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.