The Nikkei 225 opened about 457 points higher than the previous day, with buying emerging in AI-related and semiconductor stocks on the back of gains in U.S. technology shares. Meanwhile, selling emerged in large-cap stocks, and the TOPIX temporarily fell after the opening.
The Nikkei 225 stood at 65,476.44 at the opening, up 457.49 points from the previous day, and began trading higher. Following the strength of technology stocks in the U.S. market, AI-related and semiconductor stocks also attracted buying in the Tokyo market.
However, selling emerged in large-cap stocks, which had previously shown notable gains, and the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) temporarily gave up its gains after the opening.
The report was carried by Jiji Press and summarizes movements at the opening of the Tokyo stock market.