Tensions brewing between Japan Inc. and new govt Sep 4, 2009
The lobby's head Fujio Mitarai -- chairman of high-tech giant Canon Inc. -- urged the DPJ to consider the "effects on jobs" of the sweeping plan. Japanese companies have long argued that tighter emission rules would hurt their ability to compete with global rivals, and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has also spoken out against the plan. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Japan's post-election market euphoria short-lived Aug 31, 2009
"What's most important as a short-term goal is to secure a recovery from the economic crisis," Mitarai, who is also chairman of high-tech Canon Inc., said in a statement. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association expressed concern about the DPJ's ambitious plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions, which it said would "have a large impact on economic activities and employment.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
China Stocks Tumble; Yen Jumps After Japan Vote Aug 31, 2009
By Kevin Plumberg August 31, 2009. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese stocks tumbled 5 percent to a three-month low on Monday, weighing on Asian stocks and sapping investor willingness to put money at risk, while the yen rose sharply after Japanese voters swept the opposition into power. (ABC News -- Business)
Opposition looks to reshape Japanese economy Aug 30, 2009
"What our country needs more than anything else is to focus on the future, and work toward concrete and realistic reforms of the tax, public finance and social welfare systems," said Mitarai, also chief executive of Canon Inc. "We must also establish new foundations of growth by strengthening industrial technology.". The Democrats say that growth is what they want too, and tout their measures as a way for Japan to support itself through stronger domestic consumption. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Asia Stocks Rise but China Bank Lending Nags Aug 28, 2009
By Kevin Plumberg August 27, 2009. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Friday, led by consumer and technology-related shares as confidence in a sustainable recovery grew, though stocks in Shanghai bucked the trend and dropped 3 percent on worries about a fall in bank lending. (ABC News -- Business)
Nikkei slips 1.6 pc on China, yen Aug 27, 2009
6 pc, hit by China and stronger yen- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. 6 pc, hit by China and stronger yen27 Aug 2009, 1043 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Asian shares slip as buying fatigue sets in Aug 27, 2009
August 27, 2009 - 2:53PM. Asian shares mostly eased on Thursday and the yen rose after a flat day on Wall Street following encouraging home sales and durable goods data left investors cautious about chasing shares higher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nikkei falls 0.6 pc after rally Aug 25, 2009
6 pc after rally; exporters slip- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. 6 pc after rally; exporters slip25 Aug 2009, 0554 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Japan stocks fall on yen, pre-election caution Aug 25, 2009
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Asian markets fall, tracking Wall Street decline Aug 12, 2009
Major exporters were among the biggest decliners, with Canon Inc. sliding 0. 9 percent and Toyota Motor Corp. losing 1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nikkei retreats from 10-mth highs, eyes Fed Aug 12, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average pulled back from 10-month highs on Wednesday, as concerns over a U.S. economic recovery grew after an unexpectedly large drop in wholesale inventories and negative comments about the banking sector from a prominent analyst. Analysts said investors were locking in profits ahead of the end of a Federal Reserve board meeting and issuance of its policy statement, with attention on whether it unwinds some of the quantitative ea 00004000 sing policies currently in place. (India Times)
Japanese output surges most in 50 years Jul 30, 2009
Canon Inc., Japan's biggest maker of office equipment, this week forecast sales will drop 22 per cent this year as companies limit spending on copiers and other business tools. To cope with that, the company said it plans to pare its own expenses by 220 billion yen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canon Profit Tumbles, Nudges Forecast Higher Jul 28, 2009
By Kiyoshi Takenaka July 28, 2009. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Canon Inc posted a 72 percent fall in quarterly profit, hit by sluggish demand for office copiers, but nudged its full-year forecast higher on a firmer than expected yen and more aggressive cost cuts. (ABC News -- Wire)
New Canon Hybrid is World's First Image Stabilizer to Compensate for two Types of Camera Shake Jul 24, 2009
Tokyo, July 22, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world's first* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake ... Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems ... Visit the Canon Inc. website at. (JCN Network, Japan)
Nikkei gains 0.5% on upbeat earnings Jul 15, 2009
5 pc on upbeat earnings, yen helps- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. 5 pc on upbeat earnings, yen helps15 Jul 2009, 0943 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
ASML Predicts Higher Sales as Customers Buy Machines to Make Smaller Chips Jul 15, 2009
Its main rivals are Nikon Corp. and Canon Inc., both from Japan. based in Santa Clara, California, is the worlds largest maker of semiconductor equipment. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Nikkei rises 2.2% on bank optimism Jul 14, 2009
2 pc on bank optimism, earnings eyed- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. 2 pc on bank optimism, earnings eyed14 Jul 2009, 0917 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Iraqi refugees in Ariz. often battle long odds Jun 20, 2009
Hussian, a former sales manager for Canon Inc., is unemployed. Her husband, Thaier Hussain, tries to make ends meet working in a convenience store. (AZCentral -- News)
Restructuring steps on: Sony CEO Jun 19, 2009
Sony CEO says restructuring steps on track- International Business-News-The Economic Times. International Business. (India Times)
Nikkei edges up Jun 5, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average rose 0. 6 percent on Friday, buoyed by resource and energy shares amid high commodity prices as US data fed hopes the economic slump is waning, though nerves about looming non-farm payrolls data capped gains. (India Times)
Canon revives new plant as camera sales hold firm Jun 5, 2009
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Japan's Nikkei Snaps 6-Day Win Streak on U.S. Services, Jobs; Banks Climb Jun 4, 2009
5 percent to 1,355 yen, while Canon Inc., which gets 28 percent of its sales in the Americas, lost 1. 3 percent to 3,120 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japanese Stocks Rise on U.S. Manufacturing Report; Shipping Lines Retreat Jun 2, 2009
Canon Inc., which makes three quarters of its sales overseas, added 1 percent to 3,180 yen. Makers of electronics and cars were the biggest gainers among the Topixs 33 industry groups. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's bubble trouble Jun 1, 2009
It is diminishing the value of overseas sales of exporters, including Honda Motor Co. and Canon Inc. The yen's brawn is among the odder side effects of the financial crisis. No matter how ugly the economic data get, the yen stays strong thanks to the US's mounting woes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Map: Flowood voting places May 30, 2009
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Nikkei Edges Lower, Exporters Pressured May 22, 2009
By Elaine Lies May 21, 2009 FONT SIZE. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average edged down 0. (ABC News -- Wire)
'TransferJet Consortium' Offers New 'Adopter' Membership May 19, 2009
Tokyo, May 19, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - "TransferJet Consortium", consisting of nineteen companies -- Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD., Eastman Kodak Company, Hitachi Ltd., JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc., KDDI Corporation, NEC Corporation, NIKON CORPORATION, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Olympus Imaging Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Seiko Epson Corporation, SHARP CORPORATION, SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications,... (JCN Network, Japan)
Asian Shares Hit Seven-Month Highs, Oil at $59 May 19, 2009
Asian Shares Hit Seven-Month Highs, Oil at $60 - ABC News. Asian Shares Hit Seven-Month Highs, Oil at $60. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nikkei Climbs as Exporters, Techs Rise May 19, 2009
May 18, 2009 FONT SIZE. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average rose 2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Canon EOS 5D Mark II awarded top honors in Japan's premier photo industry awards May 18, 2009
Tokyo, May 15, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today announced that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, equipped with a 21 ... Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems ... Visit the Canon Inc. website at. (JCN Network, Japan)
Panasonic Posts Record Loss, Sees Tough Year May 15, 2009
May 15, 2009 FONT SIZE. TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp reported a record quarterly net loss on Friday, battered by weak demand, price falls and restructuring costs, and the Japanese electronics maker forecast a bigger-than-expected loss this year. (ABC News -- Wire)
Canon Marketing sees RM700mil revenue this year May 15, 2009
Web search enhanced by. GEORGE TOWN: Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd expects its revenue in Malaysia to grow some 11% in the financial year ending Dec 31 (FY09) to about RM700mil, compared with about RM650mil in FY08. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Panasonic slumps to $4-billion annual loss May 15, 2009
Panasonic, which competes with Canon Inc. and Sony in digital cameras and camcorders, said its net loss for the January-March quarter totalled 444. 3-billion yen, down from a 61. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Sony reports loss, sees another year of red ink May 15, 2009
Web search enhanced by. TOKYO: Sony Corp reported a second straight quarterly loss hurt by a firmer yen, sluggish sales and restructuring costs, and it projected another year of red ink during which it will close eight factories worldwide. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Another losing year for Sony May 14, 2009
Sony, which competes with Samsung Electronics Co. in LCD TVs and Canon Inc. in digital cameras, said it aims to sell 15 million LCD TVs this financial year, down slightly from 15. 2 million last year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Nikkei falls 2.1% after US data May 14, 2009
1% after US data- Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times. 1% after US data14 May 2009, 0803 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Olympus, Casio Report Losses as Global Slump Drives Down Camera Prices May 12, 2009
Canon Inc. last month raised its annual profit forecast by 12 percent to 110 billion yen, citing cost cuts. Global sales of digital compact cameras will probably fall to 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Climb on U.S. Jobs Report, Stress Tests Results; BHP Advances May 7, 2009
Canon Inc., the worlds largest camera maker, jumped 8 percent to 3,380 yen. As various indicators improve, market players are getting more and more confident the global economy is bottoming out, said , who oversees about $615 million at Ichiyoshi Investment Management Co. in Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Five Canon products win prestigious Technical Image Press Association awards May 4, 2009
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems ... Visit the Canon Inc. website at ... Canon Inc. Richard Berger Tel: +81-3-5482-8055 Fax: +81-3-5482-5130 E-mail: richard. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan Stocks Jump, Extend Weekly Gain, on Profit Forecasts, China Optimism May 1, 2009
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- stocks jumped, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to a near four-month high, on optimism Chinas economy is picking up steam and companies from Fujitsu Ltd. to Canon Inc. may see earnings growth this year. Japans No. 4 trading house by value, soared 9. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Australian, New Zealand Dollars Rise on Stock Gains, China's Manufacturing May 1, 2009
Australian, New Zealand Dollars Advance on Stocks, China Data - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, May 01 03:55 London, May 01 08:55 Tokyo, May 01 16:55. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Japan Shares Rise as Itochu, Canon Spur Earnings Optimism; Australia Drops May 1, 2009
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, driving an Asian benchmark index to a four-month high, as forecasts from Itochu Corp. and Canon Inc. fueled optimism earnings are withstanding the global recession. Westfield Group led declines in Australia on a brokerage downgrade. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Japan stocks rise; most Asian markets on holiday May 1, 2009
Also benefiting from earnings hopes were electronics maker Canon Inc., which jumped almost 7 percent after upgrading its profit target for the year through December. Major Japanese companies including Nintendo Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Toshiba Corp. are scheduled to release earnings reports next week. (Anchorage Daily News)
Asian Stocks Rise on Japan Output; MSCI World Set for Best Month Since '89 Apr 30, 2009
Canon Inc., which gets almost a third of its sales from the Americas, surged 6. 1 percent in Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Sematech partners with Canon Anelva, Atotech Apr 17, 2009
In the first alliance, fab tool vendor Canon Anvela, a unit of Canon Inc., has joined Sematech's Front End Processes (FEP) Program. The program is aimed at developing new techniques for extending high-k dielectrics, metal gates, high mobility channels, and advanced memory technologies in collaboration with member companies, universities, national labs and supplier partners. (EETimes)
Bank of Japan Cuts Economic View in Seven of Nine Areas on Spending Slump Apr 17, 2009
Canon Inc. said yesterday that it delayed construction of a toner-cartridge factory in Oita, southern Japan, because the world recession has weakened demand for office equipment. Demand for services fell 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Canon Notice regarding further delay in construction, start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Apr 16, 2009
Tokyo, Apr 16, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Canon Inc. and Canon Chemicals Inc. announced today that they would again delay the construction and start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Inc., a manufacturing base in Hita City, Oita Prefecture ... Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems ... Visit the Canon Inc. website at. (JCN Network, Japan)
ASML sees signs of pick-up as quarterly loss widens Apr 16, 2009
"The low level we see now in the market can't be maintained very long, both for ASML and its customers. Obviously there will be a recovery. The question is: will it be this year?" ASML competes with Japan's Nikon Corp and Canon Inc. Its customers include the world's largest chip maker, Intel Corp, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's largest contract chip maker. (Editing by John Stonestreet). (EETimes)
Nikkei extends losses as yen rises Apr 15, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average sank 1. 8 per cent on Wednesday, with exporters sold after a surprise drop in US retail sales dampened optimism about an economic recovery and sent the yen higher. (India Times)
ASML Posts First-Quarter Loss as Chipmaking Machine Sales Fall Amid Slump Apr 15, 2009
Its main rivals are Nikon Corp. and Canon Inc., both from Japan. Applied Materials Inc., based in Santa Clara, California, is the worlds largest maker of semiconductor equipment. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Japanese Stocks Fall on U.S. Retail Sales, Stronger Yen; Brokerages Slump Apr 15, 2009
Canon Inc., the worlds largest seller of digital cameras, slid 2. 6 percent to 3,030 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Barclays Hires Mitsubishi UFJ Equities Analyst Nakanomyo to Cover Stocks Apr 13, 2009
Nakanomyo, who covered electronics makers including Canon Inc., Hoya Corp., and Fujifilm Holdings Corp. at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., will join Barclays effective April 16, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg from the London-based bank. Nakanomyo, 48, was the top-ranked analyst for the precision machinery sector in the Nikkei Financial newspapers annual poll for six straight years to 2009. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
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Asian markets rally on Japan stimulus, better data Apr 9, 2009
8 percent and Canon Inc. advanced 5. 5 percent. (Anchorage Daily News)
Aso May Unveil $154 Billion Package in Third Attempt to Revive Economy Apr 9, 2009
This time sought advice from economists, including of Nomura Research Institute Ltd. and executives from companies including Canon Inc. and Sharp Corp.. They proposed spending on the environment, nursing, education and agriculture -- areas they said were growing and best able to spur a sustainable recovery and create jobs. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's Aso to Announce $154 Billion Stimulus Package to Revive Economy Apr 9, 2009
This time sought advice from economists, including of Nomura Research Institute Ltd. and executives from companies including Canon Inc. and Sharp Corp.. Job Creation. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Corporate Results Loom, Weighing on Asia Stocks Apr 8, 2009
By Kevin Plumberg April 7, 2009 FONT SIZE. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks slid for a second day on Wednesday while the U.S. dollar climbed, with investors fleeing to the sidelines to await companies' business outlooks as what is expected to be a grim results season begins. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hitachi Executive Charged in LCD Price-Fixing Case Apr 1, 2009
March 31, 2009 FONT SIZE. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An executive at Hitachi Ltd's display subsidiary has been charged with involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices of Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) panels sold to Dell Inc, the U.S. Department of Justice said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nikkei Briefly Down 4 Percent as Autos Fall Mar 30, 2009
March 30, 2009 FONT SIZE. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 4 percent on Monday after a U.S. autos task force rejected restructuring plans submitted by General Motors and Chrysler LLC, sending automakers tumbling. (ABC News -- Wire)
Component Changes Made to the Global Dow Mar 28, 2009
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Mizuho Financial's New Chief Plans to Sell $9.2 Billion in Equity Holdings Mar 28, 2009
1 percent of Canon Inc., the worlds largest camera maker, and 1. 3 percent of Japan Airlines Corp., the nations biggest carrier, to lesser-known companies like Tokyo Rope Manufacturing Co. and traditional theater operator Kabuki-za Co.. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Rising Tide of Risk Taking Lifts Asia Stocks Mar 27, 2009
By Kevin Plumberg March 27, 2009 FONT SIZE. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Friday, trying for a fifth day of gains, as hopes the global economy could not get any worse kept investors buying riskier assets, though U.S. and Japanese data left some doubts lingering. (ABC News -- Wire)
Asian Stocks Rise on U.S. Economic Reports, Hutchison Profit; Sony Gains Mar 26, 2009
Canon Inc., the worlds largest camera maker, climbed 3. 5 percent to 2,965 yen. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Xerox Shares Plummet After Profit Warning Mar 21, 2009
By Paul Thomasch March 20, 2009 FONT SIZE. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Xerox Corp chopped its first-quarter earnings forecast by as much as 85 percent, as the slowdown in office equipment spending badly hurt revenue and thwarted its cost-cutting efforts. (ABC News -- Wire)
