The Nikkei 225 rose approximately ¥310 at the morning open on the TSE, reaching the mid-¥70,200 range. AI and semiconductor-related shares led the market, with Advantest setting another record high and lifting the market.
The Nikkei 225 was approximately ¥310 higher than the previous day at the morning open, rising to the mid-¥70,200 range. Among AI-related stocks, Advantest temporarily set another record high since listing.
In the US market, Nvidia set another record high since listing, while the Nasdaq Composite moved back toward its high range. The rise in US technology shares spread to the Japanese market, with related stocks such as Advantest, TDK and Fujikura attracting buying. Advantest's market capitalization temporarily exceeded ¥30 trillion.
The Nikkei 225 temporarily moved above ¥70,000, but struggled to extend its gains in the afternoon. With the end of the first half of the fiscal year approaching, major stocks were prone to profit-taking selling. The TOPIX continued to rise.
Recruit and Fast Retailing rose as the Nikkei 225 gained, while SoftBank Group, Taiyo Yuden and Kioxia also had periods of weakness.
Overall, buying continued to lead the market, centered on AI and semiconductor-related stocks, pushing the Nikkei 225 higher.