The Nikkei Average extended its winning streak to 3 sessions, closing at ¥61,248.59, up ¥789.01, supported by a rebound in AI-related stocks. Trading volume was 2.71951 billion shares and turnover was ¥8.6968 trillion.
The Nikkei Average closed ¥789.01 higher at ¥61,248.59. Estimated trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was 2.71951 billion shares, while estimated turnover was ¥8.6968 trillion. The Nikkei Average rose for a third straight session, with the rebound led by AI-related stocks.
In today’s market, the strength of South Korea’s KOSPI improved sentiment while markets were influenced by US equities. Reports said US AI developer Anthropic is expected to list on the 19th of this month and that the underwriting banks were considering raising the indicative price range for the offering, which was viewed positively. By sector, 20 of the 33 Prime Market sectors gained.
Among individual stocks, Kioxia Holdings led the advance, while Advantest and Lasertec rose sharply. Taiyo Yuden and Ibiden were also bought, and financial stocks including Mizuho Financial Group were firm. SoftBank Group and Fast Retailing, by contrast, struggled to gain ground.
Across the market, the top five contributors to the Nikkei Average’s rise, Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Ibiden, TDK and Kioxia, lifted the index by approximately ¥670 in total. Of the ¥378 total contribution from the leading positive contributors, Advantest accounted for the largest share.