[NYDow・Nasdaq・CME (table)] NYDOW: 38,571.03, -115.29 Nasdaq: 16,828.67, +93.65 CME225: 38,650, -290 (compared to TSE) [NY market data] On May 3, the NY market was mixed. The Dow ended trading at 38,571.03, down 115.29 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up 93.65 points at 16,828.67. The ISM manufacturing index for May unexpectedly declined, and prices paid also fell, which was bought on expectations of interest rate cuts and rose after the opening. However, the Dow turned to selling throughout the day as concerns about a slowdown in economic growth emerged and remained sluggish. On the other hand, the Nasdaq remained solidly supported by purchases due to the recovery of NVIDIA in the semiconductor industry and the anticipation of lower interest rates, and closed mixed. By sector, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechs rose, while energy declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement value was 38,650 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, Recruit HD <6098>, Fujifilm <4901>, Mitsui Fudosan <8801>, Terumo <4543>, Komatsu Manufacturing <6301>, etc. fell, and selling was dominant overall.

The NYDOW closed at 42,352.75, up 341.16 points.

The Nasdaq closed at 18,137.85, up 219.38 points.

The CME225 closed at 39,625, up 1,065 points compared to the TSE.

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The NY market rebounded on the 4th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 42,352.75, up 341.16 points, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,137.85, up 219.38 points. The market opened higher due to the positive news of the East Coast port union strike ending and the strong September employment statistics, leading to buying interest and an upward trend after the opening. Throughout the day, the market remained strong due to a significant improvement in economic outlook. The rise of semiconductor companies like Nvidia (NVDA) due to increased demand in AI (artificial intelligence) related sectors led the Nasdaq's upward movement. Towards the end of the session, the market widened its gains, with Dow setting a new record high before closing. In terms of sectors, banks, semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and energy rose, while automobiles and auto parts declined. The settlement price of Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 39,625 yen, up 1,065 yen compared to Osaka daytime prices. In the ADR market, compared to the TSE (converted at 1 dollar = 148.66 yen), companies such as Japan Post <6178>, Mizuho FG <8411>, Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306>, SoftBank G <9984>, Toyota Motor <7203>, Sumitomo Mitsui FG <8316>, Tokio Marine Holdings <8766>, and Nippon Densan <6594> rose, leading to nearly across-the-board gains.