The Nikkei 225 rebounded at the open, starting more than ¥810 higher after the sharp decline the previous day. AI and semiconductor stocks were firm, and stocks with a high impact on the index were bought.
The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥64,885.95, up ¥810.53 from the previous day, marking a rebound. After falling by more than approximately ¥1,200 over the past 2 days, the index attracted buying aimed at a technical rebound.
By sector, nonferrous metals and precision instruments were firm, while mining and oil and coal products were weak. AI and semiconductor-related stocks supported the market and drove the overall gain higher.
Among AI and semiconductor-related stocks, Advantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group were firm. Kioxia Holdings and Fujikura also traded firmly, while major stocks Toyota Motor and Sony Group edged lower. Fast Retailing, which has a high impact on the index, was slightly lower.
The Nikkei 225 maintained its advance after the open, with the firmness of AI and semiconductor stocks supporting the market.