TDK faces a long-term struggle to get orders and take back market share, which they will probably lose because of Seagate's acquisition.

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger. The dollar's advance is a major support for the bullish outlook.

The latest GDP figure confirms Japan's economy is now on a solid recovery trend with consumer spending, wages and employment all showing improvement. There are more than enough reasons to expect that domestic demand-related stocks will rise further.

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger for the coming fiscal year. The dollar's advance is a major support for the bullish outlook.

Technology stocks were bought as some news, like that about Toshiba today, surprised investors who weren't expecting much from the industry.

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high-quality goods, such as Isetan, are good picks.