【Updated on the morning of April 22】 Rate of increase and decline ranking|Summary of notable trends of Japan stocks and US stocks

*Japan stocks in this article reflect the closing price on April 21, 2025, U.S. stocks and interest rates reflect the closing price on April 21, 2025 (U.S. time) (as of the morning of April 22, Japan time), and foreign exchange rates reflect the exchange rate as of the morning of April 22, 2025.

Stock Price Rise Ranking

Nikkei Average

Current Value:34,279.85 Fluctuation:-450.21 Variability:-1.30%

Tokyo Stock Price Index

Current Value:2,528.93 Fluctuation:-30.22 Variability:-1.18%

USD/JPY

Current Value:140.823 Fluctuation:-0.033 Variability:-0.02%

10-year U.S. Treasury yield

Current Value:4.417 Fluctuation:+0.084 Variability:+1.94%

S&P 500 Index

Current Value:5,158.20 Fluctuation:-124.50 Variability:-2.36%

📉 Today's Takeaway|Yesterday's Overall Market Review

Yesterday was a day of risk aversion in the stock market, with major indices falling across the board.

• **The Nikkei Stock Average (Japan 225 Index) fell sharply, down 450 yen (-1.30%)**. The decline in the U.S. market at the end of the previous week, the appreciation of the yen, and the rise in U.S. long-term interest rates prevailed.
• The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) also fell -1.18%A wide range of stocks, mainly value stocks and growth stocks, weakened.
• In the foreign exchange market,USDJPY moved slightly higher at 140.82 yen (-0.02%)。 Against the backdrop of geopolitical risks and rising U.S. interest rates, the dollar's upside has weighed on the dollar.
• US 10-year Treasury yield rises to 4.41% (+1.94%)。 Expectations for an early rate cut by the Fed have receded, and bond selling (rising interest rates) has progressed.
• Last weekend'sS&P 500 fell 2.36%and fell sharply. This is due to positional adjustment selling ahead of corporate earnings and a reignition of inflation concerns.

generallyRising interest rates and a sense of caution about corporate earnings have mixed up, and the stock market is in a heavy moodIt has become. Going forward, U.S. corporate earnings and trends in economic indicators are expected to be regarded as risk factors and materials.

U.S. and Japanese Stocks: Percentage Rise and Fall Ranking

🇯🇵 Japan Stocks: Today's Price Rise and Fall Ranking (April 21 Close)

In the stock market, some individual stocks saw large price movements. Below are the top 6 stocks with the highest gainers and decliners at the close of the previous business day (April 21).

Rising stocks
Company Name	Close Price (JPY)	Variability
Lapine	313	+34.33%
NextWare	184	+30.50%
Soken Ace	29	+26.09%
Toyoko	1,580	+23.44%
Japan Tissue Engineering	619	+19.27%
GMO Internet	3,000	+17.69%

Declining stocks
Company Name	Close Price (JPY)	Variability
Kay Pharma	838	-12.43%
THE WHY HOW DO COM	105	-11.76%
Sumitomo Pharma	627	-11.44%
Northern Japan Spinning	156	-9.83%
SYNspective	1,273	-7.82%
FFRI Security	3,145	-7.50%

📝 Commentary|Points of Japan stock ranking

In the Japan market on April 21,Inflows of short-term funds into materials stocks and low-priced stocksIt was a day that stood out.

✅ Trend of rising stocks

• Lower-priced individual materials stocks such as Lapine (+34%) and Soken Ace (+26%) surged。 The volume has also increased rapidly, reflecting the gimmicky movement of individual investors.
• Toyoko and Japan Tissue Engineeringis attracting attention as a regenerative medicine and new technology-related product, partly due to its continued popularity as a theme stock.
• **GMO Internet (+17%)** was boosted by medium- to long-term growth expectations and expectations for a recovery in the economy.

❌ Trend of declining stocks

• K-Pharma (-12.4%) and Sumitomo Pharma (-11.4%) are concentrated in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields. It is possible that the recent feeling of running out of materials and earnings concerns led to the sell-off.
• **THE WHY HOW DO COM" (-11.7%) and North Japan Textile (-9.8%)** were highly volatile and short-term funds were fleeing quickly.
• IT security companies such as FFRI Security (-7.5%)** are also likely to take the lead in profit-taking selling.

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🔍 summary

While the overall market is unstable,Speculative funds are concentrated in some individual stocksThe composition continues. The short-term trend has momentum,It is necessary to make a calm judgment that balances the volume and business performance.It's a good situation.

🇺🇸 U.S. Stock Market|Market Points Seen from Stocks Rising and Falling (April 22 Morning)

U.S. Stocks | Rising Stocks
Company Name	Closing Price (USD)	Variability
Upexi, Inc.	9.89	+330.94%
SHF Holdings, Inc.	4.19	+87.89%
MicroAlgo, Inc.	11.86	+74.93%
Splash Beverage Group, Inc.	6.65	+59.09%
Mingteng International Corp.	6.10	+44.55%
Forge Global Holdings, Inc.	12.30	+41.54%

U.S. Stocks | Falling Stocks
Company Name	Closing Price (USD)	Variability
American Rebel Holdings, Inc.	2.39	-53.68%
SUNation Energy, Inc.	2.79	-30.25%
Janover Inc.	39.35	-25.58%
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Ltd.	7.70	-23.46%
Auddia Inc.	3.26	-22.38%
Scilex Holding Company	4.70	-21.93%

In the U.S. stock market on April 21 (U.S. time), large price movements were noticeable in individual stocks, especially small-cap and low-priced stocks.Extreme rises and fallswas observed.

✅ Rising Stocks: Short-Term Materials and Low-Selling Stocks Surge.

• Small-cap growth stocks such as Upexi (+330%) and SHF Holdings (+87%) soared。 In both cases, no clear earnings announcements have been confirmed in the market, and it is believed that short-term inflows into low-priced stocks are the background.
• MicroAlgo and Forge GlobalTech-related stocks such as are also ranked. It seems that speculative popularity as a related to AI and data processing continues.
• generallyFunds that react to momentum (price movements) rather than news and earnings are concentrated in some stocksIt can be said that it is a move.

❌ Trend of declining stocks: crash in low-priced stocks, mainly in sectors that are running out of materials and volatile

• Stocks such as American Rebel (-53%) and SUNation Energy (-30%), which had risen sharply the previous day, fell sharply. It seems that profit-taking selling due to the feeling of overheating has been concentrated.
• Janover (-25%) and Zhengye Biotech (-23%) have not seen any clear impact on earnings or news, and are characterized by volatile supply and demand driven by retail investors.
• Small-cap stocks, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), etc.Illiquid and volatile sectorsThe situation continues to be prone to large swings.

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💡 Summary: Signs of Growing "Speculative Colors" Behind a Stable Market

The U.S. stock market is on a downward trend on an index basis, but behind the scenes, some small-cap stocksFunds are concentrated, soaring→ plummetingThe cycle is unfolding. This is not an index-driven deployment.Inter-stock rotation by short-term tradersIt is also a sign that is becoming more active.

Going forward, we will continue to be wary of extreme price movements in individual stocks until the earnings season is in full swing and the direction of the market as a whole is determined.

📅 Future Economic Plans

📌 Recent Featured Economic Events and Highlights

index	gist
April 22 (Tue)
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Apr)	A leading indicator of U.S. manufacturing sentiment. Last time it was -4, this time it is -7.
April 23 (Wed)
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI (Apr)	Business sentiment is expected to deteriorate from 48.6 → forecast to 47.4. The slowdown in the economy is a cause for concern.
Eurozone Services PMI preliminary figures for April	It is expected to slow slightly from the previous forecast of 51.0 → 50.5. Be aware of the boundaries between booms and busts.
U.S. MANUFACTURING PMI preliminary data (Apr)	The previous forecast was 50.2 → 51.9. If it falls below 50, the feeling of recession may intensify.
Preliminary U.S. Non-Manufacturing PMI (Apr.)	Previous: 54.4→ forecast 52.9. Attention is paid to the recovery led by the service industry.
U.S. New Home Sales (Mar)	Demonstrate the health of the housing market. 676,000 → forecast 680,000 in the previous report.

These data are stored in theThe timing of the US Fed's interest rate cut and the expectation that the Chinese economy will bottom outThis is expected to have a ripple effect on the FX, equity, and bond markets.

Notable financial results of major Japanese and U.S. companies

Summary

📌 April 22 (Tue) Market Summary|A Day of "Sorting and Swinging" in the Global Market

Today's markets are both in Japan and the United States.On an index basis, the market is weak.On the other hand, individual stocks haveOne day of extreme price movementsHave become.

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🇯🇵 Japan Market: Earnings Expectations and Short-Term Funds Intermingle

Japan stocks fell 450 yen (-1.30%) in trading on the previous day (April 21), and risk aversion spread due to the impact of rising U.S. interest rates and falling U.S. stocks. On the other hand, individually, Lapine (+34%), NextWare (+30%), etc.Soaring mainly in materials stocks and low-priced stocksThere was a series of stocks that did.

Among the decliners, K-Pharma (-12.4%) and Sumitomo Pharma (-11.4%) were among the top decliners, mainly in the pharmaceutical field.Selling out of performance and materials prevails over theme.It has become.

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🇺🇸 U.S. Markets: Money Goes 'Stock' Behind Index Decline

The S&P 500 fell sharply to -2.36%, while the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.41%.Impact of renewed concerns about rising interest ratesIt was strongly expressed. However, in terms of individual stocks, small-cap growth stocks such as Upexi (+330%) and SHF Holdings (+87%) surged.Rapid growth in the absence of news suggests a temporary concentration of short-term fundsIt does.

Among the declining stocks, American Rebel (-53%) and SUNation Energy (-30%), which had risen sharply the previous day, fell sharply.High volatility due to inflows and outflows of funds mainly for short-term tradingwas highlighted.

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🧭 Overall Outlook: Risk Money Shifts to "Light Stocks" and Cautiousness

While the index is lower, some individual stocksMovement as a haven for funds and speculationbecame noticeable today. Overall, sentiment remains volatile.More attention is likely to be paid to corporate earnings and the Fed's monetary policyAre.