[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 NY Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 42,114.40, down 259.96 points.

The Nasdaq closed at 18,518.60, up 103.12 points.

The CME Nikkei 225 closed at 38,095, up 85 points compared to Osaka.

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On the 25th, the NY market was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the session at 42,114.40, down 259.96 points, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,518.60, up 103.12 points. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index exceeded expectations, driving optimism for a soft landing and prompting buying after the opening. However, the Dow later turned downward due to McDonald's (MCD) decline and selling pressure from concerns about rising long-term interest rates, leading to an expanded decline towards the end of the session. On the other hand, the Nasdaq remained strong throughout the day due to optimistic buying expectations for the earnings of major tech companies next week, closing mixed. In terms of sectors, property service and development saw significant gains, while telecommunication services declined. The settlement price of Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 38,095 yen, up 85 yen from the Osaka midday comparison. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 152.32 yen per US dollar), Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. <6178>, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. <4519>, SMC Corporation <6273>, Sony Group Corp. <6758>, Tokyo Electron Ltd. <8035>, HOYA Corporation <7741>, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. <7267>, and others rose, with a general preference for buying.