In Tokyo trading on the 14th, the Nikkei 225 rose for a fourth consecutive session, closing the morning up ¥580.42 at ¥68,889.01. Buying spread across AI-related and semiconductor stocks, and expectations for a revival of the AI rally grew as ADVANTEST set a new record high for the second consecutive day.
In Tokyo trading on the 14th, the Nikkei 225 rose for a fourth consecutive session, reaching ¥68,889.01 by the end of the morning session, up ¥580.42 from the previous day. Against a backdrop of rebounds in technology stocks and moves in U.S. markets, investor buying concentrated in AI-related and semiconductor stocks.
The increase in demand related to AI was cited as a key factor, and ADVANTEST hit a record high for the second consecutive day. This also provided a buying catalyst for the broader market, with the Nikkei 225 at times reaching the ¥69,600 level during the morning. Overall, movements in long-term U.S. interest rates and the outlook for corporate earnings also appear to have had an impact.
In afternoon trading, the price range widened at times, but as the article is available only to subscribers, further developments cannot be confirmed by non-subscribers. The report says interest in AI-based trading analysis has risen again, as reflected in the Nikkei 225's movement and ADVANTEST's performance.