A sharp decline in semiconductor stocks was reported, and the Nikkei Stock Average reached its first target in after-hours trading. It was also reported that Ibiden had fully reached last week's forecast figures, along with Nvidia's forecast and the market outlook after the midterm elections.
Reports of a sharp decline in semiconductor-related stocks have led to views that the move is affecting the broader market. Developments in individual stocks and the supply-demand balance for AI-related stocks were also discussed.
As for the Japanese market, the Nikkei Stock Average is reported to have reached its first target in after-hours trading. Attention also focused on overseas markets, including the Nasdaq and Dow.
Among the key corporate developments, Kioxia and Ibiden are said to have fully reached last week's forecast figures. The valuation of AI-related stocks was also highlighted in some of the related news.
Nvidia's forecast and the market outlook after the midterm elections were introduced as a separate topic. Future developments in the supply-demand balance for semiconductor-related stocks and the outlook for AI investment were also discussed.