Nikkei to go from 'ho-hum' to 'home run' in 2015 By: CNBC.com News December 18, 2014 at 17:56 PM EST After a ho-hum performance for most of 2014, analysts believe that Japan's Nikkei 225 will see better days in the year ahead. Read More >> Related Stocks: HSBC HOLDING PLC 8.125 ERPETUAL CAPITAL SECURITIES Nomura Holdings Inc ADR Toyota Motor Corp Ltd Ord ADR