The Nikkei Average edged higher at the Tokyo market open. FIG, which is developing transport robots for semiconductor applications, surged, while 大黒天物産 plunged as store-opening costs soared. Metaplanet announced the issuance of euro-yen-denominated convertible bonds, supporting a sharp rise in its shares.
The Nikkei Average edged higher at the Tokyo market open, starting at ¥67,942, up ¥164 from the previous day. Market attention is focused on semiconductor-related stocks while investors assess developments in the US market. Although buying to cover the previous day's decline has emerged, investors are expected to refrain from making aggressive position changes ahead of the release of US CPI data tonight.
FIG surged in the afternoon session. Buying increased after the company announced plans to develop mobile transport robots for semiconductor manufacturers, amid expectations for growth in robotics and AI infrastructure investment.
大黒天物産 reported a substantial year-on-year decline in operating profit in its first-quarter results, with higher store-opening costs and rising logistics and labor expenses weighing on earnings. Its share price fell sharply in response.
Metaplanet issued euro-yen-denominated convertible bonds (CBs) and raised approximately ¥5.2 billion in total. The company indicated that the proceeds would be used for repayment and share buybacks, drawing attention to its capital policy.