The Nikkei Stock Average extended its gains sharply in the morning session on the 10th, up approximately ¥1,700 from the previous day. Buying led the market, particularly in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, with stocks including SoftBank Group pushing up the index.
The Nikkei Stock Average was up approximately ¥1,700 from the previous day in the morning session on the 10th, rising sharply. TOPIX also advanced, with positive sentiment from the US market and moves in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks driving the market. The index briefly recovered to the ¥60,000 range during the morning session.
By stock, high-priced shares including SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron and Advantest pushed up the index and supported the market’s upside. By sector, 26 of the 33 sectors rose, with nonferrous metals, banks and electrical appliances among the strongest performers, while other financing, foods and land transport declined.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market exceeded approximately 1.3 billion shares, trading value exceeded ¥4 trillion, and approximately 80% of stocks were gainers. The dollar traded in the low ¥158 range, with the yen moving lower.