Japan Stocks Drop for 2nd Day Amid Probe
January 18, 2006TOKYO Japanese stocks plunged for a second day on Wednesday, bringing the market's two-day loss to almost 6 percent as the exchange halted trading early amid investor jitters about a widening criminal investigation of Internet startup Livedoor Co.
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Probe Sends Tokyo Stocks Tumbling
January 18, 2006The benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged 2.9 percent Wednesday in a session that had to be shortened because of a surge in transactions -- the first time it has ended early because it could not handle trading volume.
Latin American Stocks Fall, Led by Cemex, on Japan, U.S. Profit Concerns
January 18, 200618 (Bloomberg) -- Latin American stocks fell as a trading halt in Tokyo and weaker-than-expected earnings reports in the U.S. prompted investors to shy away from equities.
Raid on Livedoor sparks 2.8% selloff in Japanese stocks
January 18, 2006By Carl Freire Tokyo - A raid by prosecutors on internet company Livedoor on suspected securities violations rattled Japan's stock market yesterday, sending the Nikkei index down 2.8 percent.
Japan ETFs down after sell-off, exchange shutdown
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
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Hamster, snake best friends at Tokyo zoo
January 18, 2006TOKYO - Gohan and Aochan make strange bedfellows: one's a 3.5-inch dwarf hamster; the other is a four-foot rat snake.
Stolen: The fruit of Japan's labor
January 18, 2006By Hisane Masaki TOKYO - After years of international pressure over farm trade liberalization, Japan now believes the best defense is a good offense and is avidly promoting agricultural exports as a way to turn the tables.
Japan LDP calls for continued Shrine visits
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Toshiba launch two new DLP projectors
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Selling stampede shuts down Tokyo stock
January 18, 2006A man looks at a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei share average in Tokyo January 17, 2006. [
European Stocks Down After Tokyo Sell-Off
January 18, 2006LONDON Jan 18, 2006 - European stocks ended lower Wednesday after a chaotic session in Japan compounded gloom over earnings reports from the United States, where Intel Corp., Yahoo Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. failed to meet expectations.
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FTSE rattled by Tokyo fall and Astra drop but pares losses
January 18, 2006LONDON (Reuters) - The top share index ended lower on Wednesday under pressure from rising oil prices, a slump in Tokyo shares and a drop in drugmaker AstraZeneca after sentiment in the stock was hit by a court ruling.
Analysts see chance of Tokyo bounce
January 18, 2006Business Financials Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Intel Corporation Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. By Tomi Kilgore, MarketWatchLast Update: 2:12 PM ET Jan 18, 2006NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- It seems a ...
Analysts see chance of Tokyo bounce
January 18, 2006Business Financials Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Intel Corporation Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. By Tomi Kilgore, MarketWatchLast Update: 2:12 PM ET Jan 18, 2006NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- It seems a ...
Hamster, Snake Best Friends at Tokyo Zoo
January 18, 2006Hamster named Gohan, right, and snake Aochan live togther in a cardboard box at Mutsugoro Okoku zoo, outskirts of Tokyo, in this January 14, 2006 photo.
Computer glitch halts Tokyo trade
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Prosecutors reportedly open second probe into Livedoor, sending Tokyo stocks plunging
January 18, 2006Prosecutors reportedly open second probe into Livedoor, sending Tokyo stocks plunging TOKYO (AP) - Prosecutors reportedly opened a second investigation Wednesday into allegations Internet company Livedoor Co.
Japanese firm set to secure Pilkington
January 18, 2006A Japanese firm today looked set to secure glass maker Pilkington after a report said it had beefed up its takeover offer to 2.2 billion.
Shares hit by Tokyo chaos
January 18, 2006A wave of selling hit the London stock market today after a chaotic session in Japan compounded gloom over earnings updates from the United States.
Livedoor Probe Sparks Japan Sell-Off
January 18, 2006The sell-off was so heavy that the Tokyo Stock Exchange pre-emptively closed trading 20 minutes early so as to avoid overwhelming its computerized trading system - the first time the bourse has shut down early for capacity reasons.
LONDON MARKETS: AstraZeneca, Tokyo Fall Hit London Stocks
January 18, 200601-18-06 06:59 AM EST LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The U.K. market slipped Wednesday as a sharp sell-off in Tokyo that knocked metal prices weighed, with AstraZeneca among the biggest fallers after a U.S. court ruled several of its patents are invalid.
Honda Accord gets a fresh face
January 18, 2006The 2,4-litre i-VTEC Accord Type-S and Accord Executive have had their prices reduced by R20 000 and R25 000 respectively. They now retail for R225 000 for the Type-S and R255 000 for the Executive.
Nintendo's New Year's resolutions
January 18, 2006Sometime later this year, both Sony and Nintendo will release their next-generation video game consoles, the PlayStation 3 and the Revolution, respectively.
LONDON MARKETS: AstraZeneca, Tokyo Hit London Stocks
January 18, 200601-18-06 11:59 AM EST LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The U.K. market slipped Wednesday as Tokyo sold off sharply and metals prices weighed. AstraZeneca was a hefty decliner after a U.S. court ruled some of its patents invalid.
ETF FOCUS: Japan ETFs Down After Sell-off, Exchange Shutdown
January 18, 2006The rare shutdown came after intense selling triggered by an expanding regulatory investigation of Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co.over possible securities violations.
Japan sell-off frightens investors as FTSE falls
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Investigation Wreaks Havoc on Tokyo Stocks
January 18, 2006The exchange's woes and the massive market drop rekindled questions about the durability of Japan's economic recovery, which had enjoyed a giddy run-up in stock values over the last several months.
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Tokyo Market Plunges Amid Word of 2nd Probe
January 18, 2006TOKYO Jan 17, 2006 - Japan's stock market plunged for a second day Wednesday amid reports that prosecutors had opened another investigation into allegations Internet company Livedoor Co. concealed massive losses.
Tokyo bourse halts all trade
January 18, 2006Jan 18, 2006 - TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it would halt all trade at 2:40 p.m. ( 0540 GMT) as the number of trades was nearing the bourse's system capacity limit.
Hitachi, others closer to setting up chip foundry
January 18, 2006By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd. ( 6501.T: Quote, Profile, Research), Toshiba Corp. ( 6502.T: Quote, Profile, Research) and Renesas Technology Corp.
DoCoMo Announces 702i-series 3G Handsets
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Hitachi, others closer to setting up chip foundry
January 18, 2006By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd. < 6501.T>, Toshiba Corp. < 6502.T> and Renesas Technology Corp.
Japanese Eye Up Pilkington
January 18, 2006News Top headlines Latest picture stories Quirkies Celebrities Science and discovery Technology A Japanese firm looks likely to win glass maker Pilkington after it apparently raised its takeover bid to 2.2bn.
Nasdaq futures tumble on tech, oil, Japan worries
January 18, 2006By Mark Meadows LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures dropped on Wednesday, indicating a sharp fall on Wall Street, after techs Intel Corp. < INTC.O> and Yahoo Inc. < YHOO.O> posted results lagging expectations while oil rose toward $67 a barrel.
First Korean 3G Phone, New 3G Services for Vodafone KK
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Rush to Sell Shuts Down Tokyo Stock Exchange
January 18, 2006TOKYO, Japan - An avalanche of sell orders forced Tokyo's stock market to close early Wednesday, with the main benchmark closing down 2.94 percent, after plunging almost as much on Tuesday when it lost 2.84 percent.
Sell-Off Shuts Down Tokyo Exchange
January 18, 2006The benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged 2.9 percent Wednesday in a session that had to be shortened by 20 minutes because of a surge in transactions.
Selling stampede halts Tokyo trading
January 18, 2006I'm pretty sure the NYSE has only had to shut down for snow or a black-out."Nishimuro said that the bourse, which had already planned to increase capacity to 5 million shares on Jan.
Asia Markets: Tokyo slammed as orders overwhelm exchange
January 18, 2006MARKETWATCH TOP NEWS Tokyo slammed as orders overwhelm exchange Guidant says Boston Scientific bid superior U.S.
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Europe Markets: Intel, Tokyo, oil knock Europe stock markets
January 18, 2006LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares were sharply lower Wednesday after disappointing sales from Intel, heavy selling in Asia and rising oil prices.
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Sell-Off Shuts Tokyo Stock Exchange
January 18, 2006By YURI KAGEYAMA , 01.18.2006, 07:47 AM Panic trading spurred by a widening criminal investigation of a popular Internet startup forced the Tokyo Stock Exchange to shut down 20 minutes early Wednesday as share prices plunged for a second day.
U.S. Stocks To Fall On Intel, Japan News
January 18, 2006Associated Press Stocks Set to Fall on Intel, Nikkei News 01.18.2006, 07:04 AM U.S. stock market futures pointed to a tumble Wednesday, on results from Intel Corp. and Yahoo Inc.
Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets
January 18, 2006Japanese shares have taken a dive on the back of Livedoor's troubles European markets have seen sharp falls as investors took fright at the abrupt closure of the Tokyo exchange and poor results from major US firms.
Japan's meltdown could be just the beginning
January 18, 2006By JOHN HEINZL INVESTMENT REPORTER Wednesday, January 18, 2006, Page B15 All those who resisted the temptation to pile into Japan's sizzling stock market please step forward. Now take a bow.
Intel, Yahoo, Tokyo point to U.S. market tumble
January 18, 2006By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatchLast Update: 7:28 AM ET Jan 18, 2006LONDON (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock market futures pointed to a tumble Wednesday, on results from Intel Corp. and Yahoo Inc.
Selling stampede shuts Tokyo exchange
January 18, 2006The Tokyo Stock Exchange, where shares were down almost 5 percent at one point, suspended trading 20 minutes before the normal closing time after the number of trades threatened to overwhelm its computer system's capacity of 4.5 million per day.
Gold futures hit by Tokyo selling
January 18, 2006The Topix Index of all first-section issues ended down 3.5%. See Asia Markets.
CORRECTED: European shares drop, Tokyo fall set to hit Wall St
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Nasdaq futures tumble on tech, oil, Japan worries
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Rush to sell shuts down Tokyo exchange
January 18, 2006TOKYO An avalanche of sell orders forced Tokyo's stock market to close early Wednesday, with the main benchmark closing down 2.94 percent, after plunging almost as much on Tuesday when it lost 2.84 percent.
Explosion at Japan's Taiyo Oil
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Sell-off shuts down Tokyo Stock Exchange
January 18, 2006The benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged 2.9 percent Wednesday in a session that had to be shortened by 20 minutes because of a surge in transactions - the first time it has ended early because it could not handle trading volume.
Japan Markets Dive Amid Internet Probe
January 18, 2006'The cause was threefold - Livedoor, America and a mess-up by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.' (
Tokyo Stock Exchange Closes Early After Massive Sell-Off
January 18, 2006For the first time, the Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended all trading early to prevent a system crash after a surge in transactions. Heavy trading followed news that the top Internet company, Livedoor, is under investigation for fraud.
Japan stocks hit by Livedoor raid
January 18, 2006January 18, 2006 Japanese stocks on Tuesday posted their biggest slide in nine months, stripping benchmarks of their 2006 gains. Internet-related shares led the slump after prosecutors raided Livedoor Co.
WRAPUP 2-Selling stampede shuts down Tokyo stock market
January 18, 2006The Tokyo Stock Exchange, where shares were down almost 5 percent at one point, suspended trading 20 minutes before the normal closing time after the number of trades threatened to overwhelm its computer system's capacity of 4.5 million per day.
Japan to use foreign aid as strategic tool
January 18, 2006Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party made the decision Sunday, giving it the working name of 'the external economic cooperation strategic council.'
Japan marks quake anniversary amid new safety fear
January 18, 2006Tearful mourners lit candles and prayed in silence in the western Japanese city of Kobe today on the 11th anniversary of a devastating earthquake, while others held drills to try to prepare themselves for the next big quake.
Investors flee after raid on Japan's Livedoor
January 18, 2006By Yukari Iwatani Kane TOKYO (Reuters) - An investigation into Internet company Livedoor Co. <
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Japan's Government Bonds Advance on Speculation Stocks to Extend Decline
January 18, 200618 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's bonds gained for a second day as a slide in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased the allure of fixed-income securities. ''
Japan firm at work on magnetic elevator
January 18, 2006Maglev technology has already been used to develop high-speed trains.
Japan Stocks Drop, Led by Advantest on Intel Earnings, Honda, Canon on Oil
January 18, 200618 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks dropped after earnings from Intel Corp. and Yahoo! Inc. fell short of estimates and heightened expectations profits in the industry may disappoint. Technology shares including Advantest Corp. paced the drop.
Japan thermal coal prices poised for 20% fall
January 18, 2006It will be used as a reference point for upcoming annual discussion for supplies from Australia and Indonesia, the main Asian exporters.'Kansai look to have got a very good deal,' said Graham Wailes,analyst at AME Mineral Economics in Sydney. '
Death toll in Japan snowfall reaches 100
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Japan's par-busting dynamo set to light up Sun City
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Quake fear revived as Japanese remember
January 18, 2006TEARFUL mourners lit candles and prayed in silence in the western Japanese city of Kobe yesterday, the 11th anniversary of a devastating earthquake, while others held drills to try to prepare themselves for the next big quake.
Talks fail at Toyota's India plant
January 18, 2006BANGALORE, India Talks between striking employees and the management of Toyota Motor's subsidiary in India have failed, the two sides said Tuesday, and the union asked the state government to impose a solution.
U.S. jet crashes near Okinawa, Japan
January 18, 2006The jet went down about 44 miles east of Ikeijima island, part of the Okinawa island chain, during a routine training mission, according to Noriaki Hatake, an official at the Naha Defense Facilities Administration in Okinawa. .. ,
Most Japanese feel fulfilled and thankful
January 18, 2006Only 27 percent said they did not feel fortunate, the newspaper reported Monday.
NEC to upgrade Asian, Caribbean undersea telecom cables
January 18, 2006The Tokyo-based company has won contracts from telecommunications carriers operating the Asia-Pacific Cable Network 2 (APCN2) and Maya-1 cables to upgrade them within this year, saiys Takehiko Kato, a spokesman for NEC.
Japan's economy shows fresh signs of recovery
January 18, 2006Extract not available.
Kenya: Japan to Fund Projects
January 18, 2006Japan will fund farm projects in the North Rift region to improve food security.
Asian stocks decline as Tokyo stumbles
January 18, 2006HONG KONG: Share prices closed sharply lower, falling 1.28 percent as profit-taking pressure intensified in the afternoon after the Japanese stock market tumbled 2.8 percent. The Hang Seng Index closed down 201.52 points at 15,576.20. "
DoCoMo Is Looking Abroad -- Again
January 18, 2006NTT DoCoMo (DCM) knows what it's like to get burned trying to build a global brand. In the late 1990s, Japan's No.1 mobile operator went on a high-profile buying spree overseas, spending billions on investments in U.S.
Prosecutors search Livedoor Tokyo office
January 18, 2006LIVEDOOR Co, a Japanese Internet company, had its office in central Tokyo searched by prosecutors for suspected violation of securities and exchange law.
Students forge stronger links between Scotland and Japan
January 18, 2006Organised by the Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh and the Japan Society of Scotland, the competition was run as part of the 2005 EU-Japan Year of People to People Exchanges...
Japanese company signs MOU to run truck terminal professionally
January 18, 2006Incidentally, despite having all the latest facilities like multiple servicing centres and rest rooms,the Dhulagarh truck terminal remained mostly unutilised by truck operators for various reasons.
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Japanese say we will lift off without strings by 2008
January 18, 2006Wed 18 Jan 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Japanese say we will lift off without strings by 2008 THE world's first lifts powered by magnetic levitation will be in use by 2008, a Japanese company said yesterday.
- Honda cuts prices with new model
January 18, 2006Honda has come storming into 2006 with big price cuts and styling changes on its two luxurious Accord models - which also bodes well for the launch of the next generation Civic 4-door sedan later this month. The 2006 Honda Accord.
Sony BMG sings Apple's iTunes
January 18, 2006Sony BMG has finally jumped on the iTunes bandwagon, with the music giant today confirming it had added its roster of artists to Apple's Australian on-line music store.
Commercial Online Service for Sony PSP?
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Yen Declines for a Third Day Against Dollar, Euro as Japan's Stocks Slump
January 18, 200618 (Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened for a third day against both the dollar and the euro in Asia as the Nikkei 225 Stock Average extended declines.
Ex-NEC exec to lead chip venture
January 18, 2006Ex-NEC exec to lead chip venture A computer chip production company to be set up jointly by Hitachi Ltd., Toshiba Corp. and Renesas Technology Corp. will be headed by Hirokazu Hashimoto, a former vice president at NEC Electronics Corp.,
Japan must act now to encourage parents to have kids: minister
January 18, 2006TOKYO : Women may have made inroads in corporate Japan since the days they were expected to serve tea and look for husbands, but much more must be done to reverse a falling birthrate, the woman tackling the problem says.
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