The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading sharply higher at ¥65,018.95, up ¥882.70 from the previous day. Buying predominated across the market, while TOPIX declined.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥65,018.95, up ¥882.70 from the previous day, representing a 1.38% gain on a closing-price basis.
At the same time, TOPIX fell 3.05 points from the previous day, indicating divergent movements across the stock market.