The Nikkei rebounded at the open following the previous day's sharp decline, starting more than ¥499 higher. Gains across the market widened against a backdrop of gains in semiconductor-related stocks, while major stocks also traded firmly.
The Nikkei average opened at ¥64,925.29, up ¥499.34 from the previous business day. Buybacks following the previous day's sharp decline led the market, and gains widened after the open, with the index trading up about 0.9%. By sector, semiconductor-related stocks rose, with gains extending across a broad range of industries.
Among individual stocks, gains in major semiconductor-related stocks stood out. Toyota Motor rose more than 1%, while Advantest and Tokyo Electron also gained. Recruit Holdings traded firmly. Fast Retailing, which has a large impact on the index, declined.
Before the open, stocks with stronger buying interest included Daisue Construction, Nippon Chemi-Con, RS Technologies, Espec and Melec, while Hioki E.E., Grooving and WingArc 1st were among those with stronger selling interest.