Tokyo stocks extended their gains on the 13th, with buying spreading to high-tech stocks against a backdrop of gains in semiconductor-related shares in the U.S. market. The Nikkei closed up ¥784.53 at ¥68,308.59, having temporarily gained more than ¥1,200.
The Nikkei Stock Average extended its gains in Tokyo trading on the 13th. Buying orders spread across high-tech-related stocks following gains in semiconductor-related shares in the U.S. market.
The Nikkei closed ¥784.53 higher than the previous day at ¥68,308.59, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) rose 37.04 points to 4,176.04, setting a record high for the second consecutive day. Trading volume was approximately 2.4035 billion shares.
The Nikkei's gain temporarily exceeded ¥1,200, with buying in high-tech stocks lifting the broader market.