The Nikkei average started at ¥66,505.94, up ¥141.74 from the previous day, and remained firm throughout the day. Major semiconductor-related stocks lifted the index, while Advantest and Taiyo Yuden rose.
On 28 September, the Nikkei average was up ¥141.74 from the previous trading day, opening at ¥66,505.94. Sharp gains in the US Dow and Nasdaq and progress in talks toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, together with lower crude oil prices, improved market sentiment and extended gains after the open.
Chicago Nikkei 225 futures were trading around ¥150 above the Osaka level, and buying led the Nikkei average at the open. Semiconductor-related stocks led the market, centered on movements in major names, and the upward trend continued.
Among the most actively traded stocks on the TSE Prime Market, Advantest and Taiyo Yuden rose, while SoftBank Group, Lasertec, JX Advanced Metals, and Disco also generally advanced. Glass and ceramics, textiles, and iron and steel ranked among the top-performing sectors.