Trading on the morning of the 24th focused on gauging the resilience of semiconductor and AI-related stocks, while アドバンクリエ's downward revision to its earnings outlook was also reported. Tokyo Gas's acceleration of demonstration projects to expand domestically produced e-methane was also highlighted as a market factor.
Against the backdrop of developments in the US market on the 23rd and a high US PMI reading, Japanese stocks were expected to open higher, with investors showing an inclination to buy on dips. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks were bought at times in line with movements in the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 futures, serving as the market's driving force. Following the rise in US stocks through the previous day and the rebound in semiconductor stocks, views were expressed that trading would continue to confirm their resilience in the morning session.
アドバンクリエ announced a downward revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026, lowering its forecast for net income from a profit of ¥450 million to a loss of ¥391 million. The company said the revision reflected questions over improper accounting practices and corrections to results for previous fiscal years.
Tokyo Gas said it would accelerate demonstration projects involving city gas and local governments as it seeks to expand domestically produced e-methane. This new initiative in the energy sector was cited as a factor attracting market attention.
Developments in the US market and movements in semiconductor and AI-related stocks continued to be viewed as important. It was noted that buying interest waiting for dips while monitoring futures could become the market's driving force.