The Japanese Olympic Committee has licensed several of the nation’s most iconic anime characters to serve as goodwill ambassadors to promote the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in general and Japan’s athletes in particular. However, many anime fans are angry at having their beloved characters used for this purpose.
Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.37% to 34,411.60 while the NASDAQ fell 0.03% to 14,495.75. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.16% to 4,297.63.
Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.40% to 34,420.32 while the NASDAQ fell 0.10% to 14,486.23. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.14% to 4,296.59.
Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.49% to 34,266.49 while the NASDAQ rose 0.72% to 14,463.26. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.05% to 4,283.04.