Domestic auto-related stocks have recovered, driven by the advance of AI and semiconductor stocks and a renewed evaluation of capital policy. On the 28th, buying also flowed into auto-related stocks in the Tokyo Stock Exchange market, while the Nikkei 225 rebounded to close ¥273 higher than the previous day.
Domestic auto-related stocks have begun to recover. Although they had lagged behind amid the advance of AI and semiconductor stocks, they are being reassessed more strongly on the back of capital policies such as share buybacks and solid earnings. Expectations are also growing for business expansion beyond the automobile sector, including physical AI.
The Nikkei 225 rebounded in the Tokyo Stock Exchange market on the 28th, ending at ¥66,405, up ¥273 from the previous day. Auto-related stocks also drew attention as drivers of the gains. Toyota Motor Corporation rose 1% to ¥3,116.