The Nikkei Average extended its gains in the morning Tokyo stock market, at one point rising more than ¥700. Buying in technology-related stocks led the market against a backdrop of gains in U.S. semiconductor stocks.
In the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 17th, the Nikkei Average extended its gains and at one point rose sharply from the previous day. The movement was reported as of the morning, rather than as a closing price.
Buying in technology-related stocks led the market following gains in semiconductor stocks on U.S. equity markets, pushing up share prices. The outlook was described as awaiting further updates.
The article focused on price movements during morning trading and the factors behind them, and did not specify developments after the afternoon session or a final figure.