The Nikkei 225 rebounded sharply, lifted approximately ¥580 by contributions from Advantest and Tokyo Electron. As of the morning close on the 9th, 216 stocks had risen, 9 had fallen, and estimated trading volume was over 1.3 billion shares.
The Nikkei 225 stood at ¥59,411.34, up ¥1,976.57 from the previous day, as it ended morning trading sharply higher. US stocks were mixed, but buying resumed mainly in AI-related stocks, and gains widened after the open.
Advantest was the top positive contributor, at approximately 310.68 points, followed by Tokyo Electron at approximately 269.52 points. Fast Retailing and Recruit Holdings also rose, lifting the Nikkei 225.
SoftBank Group was the top negative contributor, at approximately -81.71 points, followed by JT at approximately -33.71 points. KDDI, Mitsui Fudosan and Mitsui Chemicals were also factors behind the decline.
As of 11:30, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥59,411.34, with 216 stocks rising, 9 falling and 0 unchanged.