TSE Regular Trading, Semiconductor Slump, and Pan Pacific Dividend Increase
Three Key Market Drivers Today
On August 18, the US semiconductor sector dropped sharply, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) sliding 4.98% to 11,992.46 and the Nasdaq falling 1.33% to 26,289.71.
As of 17:00 on August 18, Bank of Japan rates stood at 159.71–159.73 for USD/JPY. BLS reported July import prices fell 0.4% MoM and export prices fell 1.3% MoM.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) posted record full-year operating profit and raised its year-end dividend, forecasting continued dividend growth for FY2027.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange conducts regular trading on August 19. Covering disclosures from 15:30 JST on August 18 to 05:30 JST on August 19, we review Bank of Japan foreign exchange conditions, the three major US indices on August 18, and TSE Prime post-close disclosures based on primary sources.
Japan Markets
TSE Regular Trading on August 19
August 19 is not a market holiday on the JPX calendar, and the TSE conducts regular trading.
FX, Rates & Macro
BOJ 17:00 Spot USD/JPY at 159.71–159.73
According to the Bank of Japan, USD/JPY stood at 159.71–159.73 at 17:00 on August 18.
US Markets
Final closing values for August 18 are used.
NASDAQ-100
NDX · Close
29,490.96
−504.42−1.68% (down)
NASDAQ Composite
COMP · Close
26,289.71
−355.2−1.33% (down)
PHLX Semiconductor
SOX · Close
11,992.46
−628.54−4.98% (down)
Semiconductors Drag US Tech Shares Lower
On August 18, the SOX index dropped 4.98%, leading the Nasdaq Composite down 354.20 points to 26,289.71.
Prime Companies
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (7532)
FY6/2026 Results, Dividend Increase, and Next-Year Dividend Forecast
Consolidated FY6/2026 revenue rose 11.4% to 2.4452 trillion yen, operating profit increased 14.1% to 160.0 billion yen, and net profit grew 13.7% to 100.8 billion yen, marking 37 consecutive years of top- and bottom-line growth. The annual dividend was raised to 27 yen, with 30 yen forecasted for FY6/2027.
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Sources
Japan Exchange Group (JPX)Primary source(Source in Japanese)
NYSEPrimary source
NasdaqPrimary source
Nasdaq Global IndexesPrimary source
Nasdaq Global IndexesPrimary source
Nasdaq Global IndexesPrimary source
Bank of JapanPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Primary source
パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングスPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングスPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
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