The Nikkei 225 posted a slight rebound in the morning session, as buying in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks pushed up the market. However, the market lacked clear direction overall amid concerns over higher crude oil prices, with stocks mixed between gains and losses.
Tokyo stocks ended the morning session on the 9th with the Nikkei 225 up ¥225.90 from the previous day at ¥65,495.23. TOPIX rose 13.28 points to 4,063.61, leaving the market overall with only a slight rebound.
High-priced AI- and semiconductor-related stocks attracted buying and pushed up the market, but concerns over higher crude oil prices also weighed on sentiment, leaving the market without clear direction overall. Among individual stocks, 41% rose and 56% fell.
Trading volume was 1,010.84 million shares, and trading value was ¥4.4827 trillion. By sector, nonferrous metals, oil and mining stocks rose, while other products, retail and marine transportation stocks fell.
The Standard TOP 20 rebounded, while Growth 250 and Growth Core were firm.