The Nikkei 225 opened ¥404 higher in the First Section, with stocks including Nippon Micronics and Recruit Holdings broadly higher. By stock, Disco, BayCurrent and Advantest were also trading in positive territory.
The Nikkei 225 opened ¥404 higher and has maintained its upward trend on buying catalysts. Buying has led the market, particularly in major stocks.
Among related stocks, Recruit Holdings was up 6.49% as of 13:29, while Nippon Micronics was up 7.67%, BayCurrent was up 5.91% and Advantest was up 3.91%, among other notable gainers.
Meanwhile, some stocks, including JP Steel and NEC, were trading in negative territory, with large differences among individual stocks overall. In light of movements across the broader market, attention is expected to focus on stock-by-stock developments in subsequent reports.