The Nikkei average rebounded to ¥61,142, up ¥322 from the previous day, as buying to cover short positions prevailed. The number of stocks hitting record highs since listing reached 23, including Toridoll Holdings and Zensho Holdings.
The Nikkei average rebounded, led by buying to cover short positions in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, rising ¥322 from the previous day to ¥61,142. As a result, 23 stocks were reported to have hit record highs since listing.
Major stocks hitting record highs since listing included Toridoll Holdings, whose second-quarter operating profit rose 5% and whose progress toward its full-year plan reached 56%; Zensho Holdings, which raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027; and Happinet, whose first-half operating profit rose 58% on strong lottery products for convenience stores.
The list also included Nitto Fuji Flour Milling, Foster Electric and Happinet, three stocks that set new highs for 3 consecutive days. Record highs since listing were also seen across a broad range of sectors, including household goods, food and machinery.