Equities
Nintendo rises 5% in two days on film sequel, new Mario and Zelda games
Once again, company's Nintendo Direct announcement triggers investors' buying
Markets
Hong Kong to keep stock market open when typhoons hit
Change aims to boost competitiveness; some wonder if infrastructure is up to task
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Announcements
Nikkei 225 to alter price adjustment factor for Mitsui & Co. and 3 others
Changes to take effect on June 27, reflecting companies' stock splits
Equities
Japanese stocks fall over 2% on European political uncertainties
BOJ's lack of clarity on bond purchases leaves market players uneasy
Market Spotlight
China Vanke: the poster child of a now-troubled property sector
'Fallen angel' struggles to stabilize sales as consumer and investor confidence fades
Currencies
Yen weakens as BOJ gives no details on JGB purchase cut
Japanese currency falls to level not seen since late-April intervention
Announcements
Nikkei to reshuffle components of 2 dividend-related indexes
Set for June 28, change is part of periodic review
Announcements
Honda, Nissan to be added to Nikkei 225 High Dividend Yield 50 Index
Regular reshuffle on June 28 will mark return to 50 constituent companies
Equities
South Korea extends short-selling ban to March 2025
Financial regulator plans to develop an electronic system to prevent illegal trades
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's shares fall on order to repay over $260m in subsidies
Tianjin factory told to suspend production, sales of new cars as pressure builds
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Equities
Japan stock buybacks hit $57bn, speeding toward annual record
Repurchases are growing in size and being embraced by more companies
Wealth Management
Blackstone 'excited' by corporate Japan's focus on ROE: president
Weak yen, reflation, stock rally and more drive investment upswing
Finance
Blackstone eyes $10bn in Japan deals amid buyout fund influx
Governance reform and soft yen draw global investors seeking better returns
Equities
Toyota testing scandal wipes $18bn from market cap
Hit to earnings seen as minimal, but investors worry about groupwide governance
Equities
India stock market heads into uncertain post-election landscape
Modi's weakened grip on power raises questions about reform outlook
India elections
Adani Group stocks volatile on Modi-led coalition's slim victory
Opposition leader says fates of prime minister and conglomerate are 'correlated'
Pharmaceuticals
Daiichi Sankyo beats Honda in market cap on cancer drug ambitions
Japanese drugmaker eyes broader U.S. approval for blockbuster Enhertu
Equities
Sony stock rises 3% as Paramount speculation fades
Investors had worried about reported $26bn price tag for potential acquisition
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency Hybe's stock drops almost 5% as court favors sublabel
Escalating conflict has wiped out 16% of parent's market value since last month
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's stock jumps as anonymous buyer emerges
Production halt creates a cash crunch; Kaisa wind-up hearing adjourned
Markets
India's Zee Entertainment stock stumbles since Sony deal collapse
Broadcaster turns to reorganization proposal after plug pulled on merger
Work
Japan looks to extend stock grants to rank-and-file workers
Focus on restricted shares with vesting periods aims to curb job-switching
Markets
Uncertainties over forex intervention slow foreigners' Japan stock buys
Weak yen and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan weigh on shares
Electric cars in China
China's CATL aims to recharge stock price with 1,000-km EV battery
Company seeks to meet diverse needs of domestic customers
Markets
Toyota stock slumps despite weaker yen and record profit
Currency stability key to broader Japan market rebound