In Tokyo trading on the 1st, Yomiuri 333 extended its gains, closing at ¥52,756.14, up ¥197.21. The Nikkei stood at ¥68,956.72, up ¥2,203, with semiconductor-related stocks supporting the market.
In Tokyo trading on the 1st, Yomiuri 333 closed at ¥52,756.14, up ¥197.21 from the previous day and higher for a second consecutive day. Its constituents included 160 advancers and 170 decliners.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥68,956.72, up ¥2,203 from the previous day. Buying centred on AI and semiconductor-related stocks drove a larger gain than in Yomiuri 333.
The market reacted favourably to the earnings of major US semiconductor company Micron Technology, and semiconductor-related stocks were bought during the session.
Among Yomiuri 333's advancing constituents, Lasertec rose 11.14%, Advantest 9.78% and Ibiden 8.75%. Among the decliners, Kurasus Chemical fell 9.47%, Kyuden Holdings 4.98% and Idemitsu Kosan 3.96%.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index, TOPIX, stood at 4,131.98, up 23.33 points.