The Nikkei Average posted its first sharp rebound in 3 sessions, closing at ¥66,970.22 (+1,363.51) for a substantial gain. Buying focused on AI and semiconductor-related stocks following gains in US technology shares.
Buying was dominant in US technology stocks in the previous day's market, and buying returned to Tokyo stocks, particularly AI and semiconductor-related names. The Nikkei Average opened higher in the morning and continued to climb, reaching the upper ¥66,000 range. The market closed sharply higher, with the Nikkei Average ending the day at ¥66,970.22.
Among individual stocks, Fujikura, Advantest, DISCO, Tokyo Electron and Lasertec attracted buying, while Nintendo and Sumitomo Metal Mining also extended their gains. Taiyo Yuden and Mitsui Mining & Smelting, meanwhile, led the declines. The top contributors to the Nikkei Average included Advantest, Recruit, Tokyo Electron, Fujikura and Terumo, with their combined boost to the index reaching approximately ¥1,161.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was around 2.5 billion shares, while trading value was approximately ¥9.19 trillion. Advancing issues accounted for just under 60% of the total, and individual stocks moved in mixed directions. TOPIX at one point exceeded its all-time high during trading, and its closing level also approached the day's high.