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Japanese Stocks Need This to Break Out

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The Nikkei 225 is on a larger uptrend, but secure trade deals will ensure investors are upbeat about the import-focused Japanese economy.

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Stocks rise to more records after U.S. strikes trade deal with Japan

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U.S. stocks are rising toward more records on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world's No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese …

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Opportunity In Japan After Breakout Triggered By Trade Deal With U.S., Trump AI Speech Ahead

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.

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Detroit Carmakers Blast Japan Trade Deal, But Their Shares Are Rallying Anyway

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Sentiment: Neutral ()

Trade pact would lower tariffs on car imports from Japan to 15% from 25%, spurring hope that other countries could get similar deals

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Toyota Motor Corporation: The U.S. And Japan Ink Trade Deal, The Stock Soars

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The new U.S.-Japan trade deal reduces tariffs on Japanese autos, benefiting Toyota Motor Corporation's high-margin imports and removing a key overhang for the stock. Toyota remains fundamentally strong, leading the …

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EWJ: I'd Stay Away From Japanese Stocks Right Now

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Sentiment: Neutral ()

Japanese stocks have outperformed global and US markets year-to-date, sparking interest as a potential alternative to US equities. Despite recent gains, Japan's 5-year performance lags behind the US, with a …

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ETFs in Focus Amid Japan's Soaring Bond Yields

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Sentiment: Neutral ()

Japan's bond market is causing ripples across global financial markets, with rising long-dated government bond yields threatening to trigger capital flight from the United States and unwind the popular carry …

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Analyst: Sees an 'appetite' for Japan domestic-related names, amidst rotation out of U.S. stocks

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Sentiment: Positive ()

Timothy Morse of Asymmetric Advisors discusses opportunities with Japan small-caps and says the ageing population is a 'tailwind' for the rapid consolidation of the domestic market.

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Planning to "Sell in May?" Here Are 5 ETFs to Buy Instead

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After a volatile April, Wall Street has stepped into the defamed May. While many may want to sell this month, some specific ETFs are likely to rise.

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Bank of Japan holds rates steady for second straight meeting as Trump tariffs threaten exports

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Sentiment: Negative ()

Japan's central bank held its policy rate at 0.5% Thursday, holding them for a second straight meeting, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the country's exports.

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3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

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Sentiment: Negative ()

Things have been looking down for most stocks and ETFs so far this year. With Donald Trump recently criticizing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell over a lack of interest rate …

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'Not yet' seeing weakness for European airlines, analyst says

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Sentiment: Neutral ()

Alexander Irving, airlines analyst at Bernstein, says there has been some weakness in the U.S. airline industry amid the roll out of the U.S. tariffs, but he has "not yet" …

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Why Trump's Tariff Onslaught Could Hit Japan Hardest

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Sentiment: Negative ()

Japan's leaders failed to tariff-proof the country's economy, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

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How To Invest $100,000 In A Buffett-Inspired Dividend Portfolio

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Sentiment: Positive ()

Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stakes in five major Japanese trading houses, nearing the 10% ownership threshold. Warren Buffett's annual letter revealed that these trading houses have agreed to relax …

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About iShares MSCI Japan ETF EWJ

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Japanese equities.