The Nikkei 225 rose temporarily to ¥67,034.74 in the Tokyo stock market, supported by firm AI- and semiconductor-related stocks. The 28th was the last day to trade with dividend entitlement, and buying aimed at capturing dividends was also seen.
The Nikkei 225 rose temporarily to ¥67,034.74. This was the first time since 18 August that it had recovered the ¥67,000 range.
Related stocks rose after earnings news on AI and semiconductors emerged in the US market last week, and some related stocks are also trading firmly in the Tokyo market.
The 28th was the last day to trade with dividend entitlement, and buying aimed at capturing dividends appears to have entered the market.
The Nikkei 225 opened ¥141.74 higher than the previous day at ¥66,505.94 and has extended its gains. Gains in some semiconductor stocks are lifting the Nikkei 225.