The Nikkei 225 opened ¥298.39 higher than the previous day at ¥65,905.10 on 10 August, with buying initially focused on major semiconductor and AI-related stocks.
The Nikkei 225 opened ¥298.39 higher than the previous day at ¥65,905.10, starting higher on the back of the Dow Jones Industrial Average's higher close. Selling emerged after the open, but buying generally remained dominant, while the Nasdaq remained firm throughout the session. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures stood ¥655 above the Osaka level at ¥66,315, with semiconductor and AI-related stocks pushing the index higher in morning trading.
Among the top stocks by trading value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Fujikura, Furukawa Electric, Advantest, Ibiden, Tokyo Electron, Lasertec, Disco and Mitsubishi Materials rose. SoftBank Group and Mitsubishi UFJ, meanwhile, edged lower.
By sector, nonferrous metals, mining and precision instruments were among the top gainers, with buying generally leading the market.