The Nikkei 225 was up ¥558. As of 13:00, Advantest, SoftBank Group and Ibiden were the top contributors, while higher crude oil prices and excessive AI investment were cited as areas of concern.
The Nikkei 225 was up ¥558, with the level as of 13:50 shown. Stocks making large positive contributions ranked at the top, supporting overall market sentiment.
Advantest, SoftBank Group and Ibiden were among the top contributors and helped push the market higher. KDDI, Kokusai Electric and Toyota Tsusho followed among the top negative contributors.
By sector, nonferrous metals, banks, insurance, securities and commodity futures, and precision instruments supported the advance. Pulp and paper, retail, textiles, rubber products and mining declined. The market appeared to maintain a firm downside while remaining alert to higher crude oil prices and concerns over excessive investment in AI.
The article, based on information from Fisco, outlines the Nikkei 225’s movement, stock-specific contributions, sector trends and areas of concern.