In Tokyo trading on the 29th, the Nikkei 225 rose for a third straight day, closing ¥705 higher at ¥64,659.47. The market was reportedly supported by factors including アドテスト's upward revision to its earnings forecast.
The Nikkei Stock Average rose for a third straight day in Tokyo trading on the 29th, closing ¥705.28 higher than the previous day at ¥64,659.47. One factor pushing up the market was アドテスト, which has a high impact on the index, announcing an upward revision to its earnings forecast.
The Nikkei's gain at one point approached ¥900. Buying of Nikkei futures by short-term traders was reportedly noticeable as the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), which has a high semiconductor weighting, narrowed its decline in the afternoon.