In the Tokyo stock market shortly before 11:00 a.m., the Nikkei 225 widened its gains again, reaching a level approximately ¥450 above the previous day's close. Some semiconductor stocks were bought, while SoftBank Group narrowed its decline after reporting a net loss.
Around 11:00 a.m. in the TSE Prime Market, the Nikkei 225 rose to a level approximately ¥450 above the previous day's close. A recovery in semiconductor-related stocks such as Advantest and Tokyo Electron lifted the market.
Kioxia, where buying positions in margin trading were thought to be unwound, rose recently and helped support the broader market.
SoftBank Group temporarily fell 10% after announcing results showing a net loss the previous day, but narrowed its decline and supported the market.
At 10:00 a.m., trading value on the TSE Prime Market was approximately ¥2.3184 trillion and trading volume was approximately 720.90 million shares. Stocks showing strong gains included Fast Retailing, TDK, Lasertec and Sumitomo Realty & Development, while Konami Group, Recruit, BayCurrent and Suzuki hit lows.