The Nikkei 225 extended its gains at the Tokyo market open. Semiconductor stocks rose against the backdrop of higher US stocks, while Nidec was indicated for selling amid reports of the president's dismissal and ¥1 trillion in impairment losses. ITOCHU was reported to be planning to sell robotaxi insurance in the US, while エスクリプト fell and was reported to be moving to raise ¥4.8 billion to purchase BTC.
Buying prevailed in Tokyo equities on the 28th, with the Nikkei 225 rising ¥141 from the previous trading day to ¥66,505 at the open and extending its gains. Buying initially led the domestic market against the backdrop of higher US stocks at the end of the previous week, although attention was drawn to developments in US-China and Middle Eastern affairs and the impact of a stronger yen.
Semiconductor-related stocks stood out, with stocks including Advantest firm on the back of higher US stocks. Nidec, meanwhile, was indicated for selling amid reports of the president's dismissal and impairment losses on the scale of ¥1 trillion.
ITOCHU was reported to have announced plans to begin selling robotaxi insurance in the US. This drew attention to its initiatives in insurance and autonomous driving.
エスクリプト was reported to have fallen, with information circulating that it would raise ¥4.8 billion as future financing and move to purchase BTC.