Nikkei Stock Average

(ˈnɪkeɪ)

(Stock Exchange) an index of prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

[C20: from Nik(on) Kei(zai Shimbun), a Japanese newspaper group]

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But shares sank again in the afternoon and futures trading by short-term players created volatility throughout the day, with the Nikkei Stock Average moving in a 301 point range, the largest since March 17, 2011.

Tokyo Stock Ends Lower, Weighed Down by Futures Trading

At 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was up 176.20 points, or 1.22 percent, from Wednesday at 14,643.34, after climbing to as high as 14,664.22, the highest intraday level since Sept.

Tokyo stocks open sharply higher on U.S. Senate budget deal

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average tumbled 314.23 points, or 2.17 percent, from Tuesday to 14,170.49, the lowest mark since Sept.

Nikkei ends at 4-week low on U.S. budget crisis, firmer yen

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed up 28.92 points, or 0.20 percent, from Monday at 14,484.72.

Nikkei ends slightly higher after Abe's decision to raise sales tax

At 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was up 3.12 points, or 0.02 percent, from Friday at 14,027.43.

Nikkei slightly higher after recent sharp decline

At 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dipped 23.58 points, or 0.16 percent, from Thursday to 14,775.54.

Nikkei opens slightly lower on selling to lock in gains

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