Japan’s Nikkei rises 1.3% as AI-related shares track US semiconductor rally
Nikkei added 1.3% to 66,342.71 by 0204 GMT; Topix gained 0.6% to 4,067.98, boosted by AI and economy-sensitive stocks.
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Taiyo Yuden Shares Rise 6.5% After TDK Tie-Up
Taiyo Yuden Shares Rise 6.5% After TDK Tie-Up
Japanese Shares Rise as Oil Prices Drop
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1% to above 66,000, while the broader Topix Index rose 0.8% to 4,073 on Wednesday, ending a two-session decline as oil prices dropped sharply on easing supply concerns. The moves followed Saudi Arabia restoring around half of the capacity of its East-West pipeline and the Trump administrati
Japan’s Nikkei Rises for 6th Straight Session
The Nikkei 225 Index advanced 0.9% to above 66,900 on Monday, extending its winning streak to six sessions, with technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks driving the gains. Last week, AI shares outperformed as Meta Platforms’ new Muse AI agent renewed enthusiasm for the sector after earlier warnings from C
Japanese Shares Rise After BOJ Decision
The Nikkei 225 Index advanced 1.38% to finish at 65,019 on Friday, extending its winning streak to three sessions after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% in a widely telegraphed move. The decision was not unanimous, however, as board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato opposed the i
Japanese Shares Rise as Oil Prices Ease
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 0.69% to close at 63,923, while the broader Topix Index advanced 0.61% to 4,062 on Wednesday, reversing losses from earlier in the session as easing oil prices helped reduce pressure on equities. Oil prices declined after US crude inventories unexpectedly increased, although concerns over s
Japanese Shares Rise on Tech Rebound
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 0.4% to above 63,700 on Tuesday, ending a two-day losing streak as select technology stocks rebounded, while investors continued to evaluate the outlook for the artificial intelligence sector. Tech shares faced pressure on Monday after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slower pace of
Nikkei dips 0.2% as yen strengthens; Topix rises 0.7%
In mixed trade, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.2% to around 64,200 while the Topix gained 0.7% to 4,110. A stronger yen weighed on export-heavy stocks, while oil’s pullback offered support.
Japanese stocks mixed as bond yields near 3% and oil rises
Nikkei 225 slipped 0.15% to close at 66,215 while Topix gained 0.62% to 4,182. Japanese 10-year bond yield climbed to around 3% and oil rose, weighing index momentum.
Taiyo Yuden Shares Rise
Situational Awareness buys stake in Taiyo Yuden, boosting shares