GMO’s share price fell again against the backdrop of reports concerning unauthorized access. In the Tokyo market on the 26th, the Nikkei Average fell for a third straight session, with selling spreading mainly across AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 26th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell for a third straight session, closing ¥503.51 below the previous weekend at ¥62,189.65. Following the trend of lower U.S. stocks against the backdrop of higher oil prices, selling led by AI-related and semiconductor-related stocks.
At the same time, buying on dips and buybacks were seen after the morning decline, providing support at times. GMO shares appear to have become active following reports concerning unauthorized access, with some saying that the scale of the losses remains impossible to determine.
Across the market, selling of AI-related stocks stood out at times, and movements in individual stocks led the market’s decline.