The Nikkei 225 extended its advance sharply at the Tokyo market open. JT saw mixed trading after the lower price limit was expanded, Sumitomo Bakelite was reported to have received a target-price increase from SBI, and Nomura Micro extended its advance despite a downward revision to first-half net income.
The Nikkei 225 rose sharply at today's open. Buying by market participants came first, allowing the market trend to continue.
For JT, the lower limit of the price range was expanded, and trading was mixed.
Information that SBI had raised its target price for Sumitomo Bakelite was circulated, providing a catalyst for related stocks.
Nomura Micro's share price was reported to have continued advancing even after its first-half net income was revised downward.