Tokyo stocks posted a sharp rise for the second straight session in the morning session on the 13th. The Nikkei 225 rose approximately ¥1,086 from the previous day to ¥68,609.92, as gains in AI-related stocks lifted the market and the TOPIX also rose sharply.
At the midday close, the Nikkei 225 had risen ¥1,085.86 from the previous day to ¥68,609.92, extending its sharp gains for a second straight session. AI-related stocks, including semiconductor issues, attracted buying, while the TOPIX also rose 19.77 points to 4,158.77. Trading volume was 1.12059 billion shares, and trading value was ¥4.8467 trillion. By industry, electrical appliances, nonferrous metals, and glass and ceramics products rose.
At 10:14 a.m., the Nikkei 225 was at one point up nearly ¥1,300, while the TOPIX was showing a gain of more than 40 points and hit a new intraday high. Semiconductor and electronic-component-related stocks continued to push up the Nikkei 225, while some market participants said trading was mixed overall and profit-taking was also evident.
At the open, the Nikkei 225 started the morning session at ¥68,033.17, up ¥509.11 from the previous day, and its gain subsequently exceeded ¥1,200. AI-related stocks continued to lead the market. (End)