At the afternoon opening on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei average remained at high levels. Hon Hai Precision Industry’s preliminary sales for the July-September quarter were NT$3.0269 trillion, up 47% year on year, while Advantest rose further in the afternoon session.
In the Tokyo stock market at the afternoon opening on the 6th, the Nikkei average remained at high levels, trading around the mid-¥70,300s, up approximately ¥400 from the previous day. Buying of semiconductor-related stocks continued, while wafer-related stocks supported the market.
Hon Hai Precision Industry reported preliminary sales of NT$3.0269 trillion (approximately ¥15 trillion) for the July-September quarter of 2026, up 47% year on year and a record high for the period. Strong demand for AI emerged, supporting the outlook for corporate demand.
Trading in the TSE Prime Market was active, with basket transactions after the morning close totaling approximately ¥40.4 billion. During the morning session, TSE Prime trading value reached an estimated ¥3.792 trillion and trading volume reached 1.02213 billion shares. Buying was concentrated mainly in semiconductor-related stocks.
Among individual stocks, Shin-Etsu Chemical extended its gains, while Fast Retailing remained firm. SoftBank Group and Kioxia Holdings, meanwhile, traded lower.