The market remained firm throughout the day as buying targeting September interim dividend entitlement and buying in AI-related stocks came in, with the Nikkei 225 ending trading sharply higher.
Buying targeting September interim dividend entitlement and buying in AI-related stocks became the central themes of the market, with investor buying prompting further buying.
During trading hours, the Nikkei 225 reached a closing level of 66,364.20, rising sharply from the previous day. Buying prevailed across the market as a whole, while moves in AI-related stocks supported the market.
The market focused on the impact that stock selection driven by dividend entitlement considerations and buying in AI-related stocks had on the market's direction.