TSE Regular Trading, US Indices Modestly Lower, and Seed Tender Offer
Three Key Market Drivers Today
As of 17:00 on August 26, Bank of Japan rates stood at 159.00–159.02 for USD/JPY, 1.1670–1.1671 for EUR/USD, and 185.56–185.60 for EUR/JPY.
On August 26, the three major US indices closed slightly lower in quiet late-August trading.
Key TSE Prime disclosures included a tender offer for Seed Co. by Luxshare Precision, and NSG's new loan agreement with financial covenants.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange conducts regular trading on August 27. Covering disclosures from 15:30 JST on August 26 to 05:30 JST on August 27, we review Bank of Japan foreign exchange conditions, the three major US indices on August 26, and TSE Prime post-close disclosures based on primary sources.
Japan Markets
TSE Regular Trading on August 27
August 27 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 159.00–159.02
According to the Bank of Japan, USD/JPY stood at 159.00–159.02 at 17:00 on August 26.
BLS Schedules Two Releases on August 26
The BLS scheduled two releases for August 26 at 10:00 EDT: Access to and Use of Leave, and Employee Tenures. Both were published on schedule.
US Markets
Final closing values for August 26 are used.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA · Close
53,463.88
−113.52−0.21% (down)
S&P 500
SPX · Close
7,675.7
−1.58−0.02% (down)
Nasdaq Composite
COMP · Close
26,130.2
−21.1−0.08% (down)
NASDAQ-100 and SOX Advance
On August 26, the NASDAQ-100 rose 0.32% and SOX gained 0.65%, supported by buying in major semiconductor and hardware names.
August 26 Regular Trading Session
According to NYSE and Nasdaq calendars, August 26 was a regular trading session from 09:30 to 16:00 EDT.
Prime Companies
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (5202)
Execution of Loan Agreement with Financial Covenants
Disclosed the execution of a term loan agreement containing specific financial covenant terms.
SEED CO., LTD. (7743)
Commencement of Tender Offer, Board Recommendation, and Dividend / Benefit Revisions
Disclosed commencement of a tender offer by Luxshare Precision Cayman, recommending shareholders tender, while abolishing dividends and benefit plans.
Weathernews Inc. (4825)
Discloses Profitability Improvement Strategy via AI and High-Margin Products
Published supplementary materials for Mid-Term Vision 2026 targeting gross profit margin above 60% through AI adoption and high-margin services.
Comture Corporation (3844)
Discloses Q1 Financial Results and Mid-Term Management Plan Update
Disclosed consolidated Q1 results for FY3/2027 alongside updates on the FY3/2027-FY3/2029 mid-term management plan.
Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc. (2127)
Discloses Listing of Raysus on TOKYO PRO Market
Announced the listing of portfolio company Raysus Inc. on the TOKYO PRO Market.
TOA CORPORATION (1885)
Publishes Archived Video and Transcript of Q1 Results Briefing
Disclosed the delayed release of archived video and transcript for the FY3/2027 Q1 financial results briefing.
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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
Associated PressSecondary source
Bank of JapanPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrimary source
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
日本板硝子 Notice Regarding the Execution of a Loan Agreement Containing Financial Covenants
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
コムチュア Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
コムチュア Announcement of the COMTURE Group Medium-term Business Plan
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東京証券取引所 TDnetPrimary source(Source in Japanese)
東亜建設工業 FY2026 1Q Financial Results Briefing Archived Video and Transcript
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