In the morning session of the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei 225 was up 0.28% from the previous day at ¥64,131.28. Buying on a favorable response to Advantest's earnings supported the market, while weakness in South Korean stocks weighed on it.
The Nikkei 225 edged higher in morning trading, with the morning-session close at ¥64,131.28. The gain was approximately ¥177.09, equivalent to an increase of approximately 0.28%.
Among individual stocks, Advantest's earnings were well received, and the movement in its shares helped support the broader market.