The Nikkei Average started the afternoon session at ¥69,895.68, up 1,586.22 points from the previous day. Tokyo Electron and Taiyo Yuden are attracting buying interest.
The Nikkei Average opened at ¥69,895.68, up 1,586.22 points from the previous day. The market got off to a firm start at the opening of the afternoon session.
A group of stocks including Tokyo Electron and Taiyo Yuden is advancing, with buying reportedly leading the market, particularly in semiconductor-related stocks.
The stock market is expected to continue monitoring developments from the opening of the afternoon session, with movements in individual stocks potentially influencing what comes next.