Stock code 5892, yutori, closed at 2421, down 13 points.

Decline. After the end of trading on the 7th, it was announced that Itochu Corporation and MARITH? + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD signed a sales franchise agreement related to the brand business, which is considered positive news. Based on this contract, the company has been designated as the exclusive sales franchise for the imported products bearing the Marithe trademark imported by Itochu Corporation through Itochu Korea in Japan. As a result of this designation, the company will focus on advertising and selling these imported products.

Stock code 6557, AIAI, closed at 1681, down 24 points.

Stalemate. It was announced that a stock transfer agreement was signed between the company's consolidated subsidiary AIAI Child Care and Telwell East Japan to transfer the nursery business, leading to an increase and setting a new high for the year at the beginning. However, it has since been pressured to sell, trading sideways around the previous day's closing price. The company group aims to further expand the core nursery business in the AIAI Tri-educational Area, and this stock acquisition is part of that effort. They emphasize that the nursery, medical care, and education businesses complement each other, aiming to provide support to a wider range of children and their guardians.

Stock code 9338, INFORICH, closed at 4175, up 35 points.

Rise. It was announced that the provision of digital signage advertising space has started at the 'ChargeSPOT' in the Mizuho Bank ATM corner. The digital signage embedded in 'ChargeSPOT' had been provided as an advertising space before, but this time, Mizuho Bank will provide the advertising space as part of the marketing platform business announced in January. This will increase opportunities for Mizuho Bank users to access a wider range of information, providing opportunities to create new choices and expand needs in daily life.

Stock code 3905, Data Secure, closed at 1221, down 39 points.

Decline. It has been announced that the company has reached a basic agreement on business alliances for EPC related to the design and construction of AI data centers with Shin-Etsu Chemical Industry. The construction of AI data centers is strongly demanded in the global market, and Shin-Etsu Chemical Industry, with experience and expertise in data center design and construction, aims to establish the standard for next-generation AI data centers. It aims to provide innovative solutions as a leading company in the design, construction, and operation of AI data centers, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient service.

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Hit the upper limit. Announcement of system development and service start for smart town business for smart city and super city, well received. The company, in collaboration with its subsidiaries Image Information System, Rack, and All Works, had been involved in system development for the demonstration and preparation phase of the smart town business for smart city and super city. However, this time, it was announced that the service provision of the 'Snowfall Information Monitoring and Reporting System Construction Operation Business' in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, will start within the fiscal year.

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Continued rise. The company announced an upward revision of the full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending in August 2024, which is seen as a positive development. Revenue is expected to increase from 1.143 billion yen to 1.184 billion yen (3.6% increase), and the operating loss is revised upward from the previous estimate of 0.073 billion yen to a loss of 0.034 billion yen, leading to a reduction in the deficit. The factors include a higher than expected rate of accessory purchases by large customers and replacements by existing customers, as well as the delayed timing of adoption and advertising campaigns to the following period, resulting in an outlook where sales expenses and general administrative expenses are lower than previously announced.