The Nikkei 225 traded ¥883 higher, with Advantest, Tokyo Electron and Ibiden among the top contributors. Many companies are due to report results, keeping attention on the market's next moves.
The Nikkei 225 is trading firmly despite the stronger yen. Advantest, Tokyo Electron and Ibiden were among the leading positive contributors.
Fast Retailing, Recruit Holdings and Konami Group were among the top negative contributors. By sector, textiles and apparel, nonferrous metals, electric appliances, glass and ceramics products, and banking were among the leading gainers, while oil and coal products, land transportation, foods, rubber products and services were among the leading decliners.
The Nikkei 225 continued to trade firmly today, with Daiwa House Industry, Recruit Holdings, Yokohama Bank Group, Nissan Motor and Aozora Bank due to announce their results. The US bond and foreign exchange markets are expected to be closed tonight for the Veterans Day holiday.