The Nikkei Stock Average rose sharply, gaining ¥853.56 from the previous day to close at ¥66,367.55. Gains in semiconductor-related stocks were a major contributor and drove the advance.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥66,367.55, up ¥853.56 from the previous day, and remained firm.
Stronger gains in semiconductor-related stocks, which have a high contribution to the index, helped widen the Nikkei's advance.
This article focuses on the Nikkei's movements and reports that semiconductor-related stocks played the leading role.