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Tokyo Stock Exchange Extends Trading Hours
The Tokyo Stock Exchange extends trading hours, prompting changes in corporate earnings disclosure practices and raising concerns about market volatility.
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Tokyo Stock Exchange (Tse)Honda Motor Co.Ihi Corp.Zensho Holdings Co.Daiwa Institute Of Research
Atsushi Kamio
- What prompted the Tokyo Stock Exchange to extend trading hours?
- The TSE's decision followed a major system failure in 2020 and aims to provide more trading opportunities and time for system restoration.
- What changes were made to the Tokyo Stock Exchange's trading hours?
- The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) extended its trading hours by 30 minutes, closing at 3:30 p.m., to enhance investor convenience and global competitiveness.
- What is the Tokyo Stock Exchange's concern regarding timely information disclosure?
- The TSE urged companies to improve the timeliness of their information disclosure, as many currently release earnings after market close, limiting investor response time.
- How are companies responding to the extended trading hours regarding earnings disclosures?
- While some companies, like Honda and IHI, are bringing forward their earnings disclosures to align with the extended trading hours, others are delaying to avoid hasty investor reactions and potential market volatility.
- What do market analysts say about the importance of communication alongside timely disclosure?
- Analysts emphasize that timely disclosure must be accompanied by clear communication with investors to ensure proper interpretation of information and prevent market volatility. Close communication is vital for successful implementation.