The Nikkei Average closed at ¥66,405.56, up ¥273.58 from the previous day, as AI and semiconductor-related stocks attracted buying, although gains were capped.
The Nikkei Average closed at ¥66,405.56, up ¥273.58 from the previous day, and remained in positive territory throughout the session. TOPIX extended its winning streak to 7 sessions, while trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was approximately 2.18 billion shares.
US stocks rose after Nvidia reported strong earnings, and buying of AI and semiconductor-related stocks spread across the Japanese market. However, buying ran its course, and the market also saw periods during the day when gains stalled.
Among individual stocks, software-related names such as NEC and Fujitsu attracted buying, while Advantest and Tokyo Electron also advanced, with movements in high-tech stocks particularly notable by sector. In contrast, Kioxia, Fujikura and Ibiden declined, while Seven & i Holdings remained weak. The top contributors to the Nikkei Average were Advantest, Recruit, Tokyo Electron, Konami Group and TDK, in that order. Of the approximately ¥302 boost provided by these stocks in total, approximately ¥159 came from Advantest.
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