The market faced downward pressure due to position adjustments ahead of the weekend.

The Nikkei Stock Average extended its gains for the fourth consecutive trading session, closing up 405.21 yen at 68,713.80 yen (with estimated trading volume of 2.44 billion shares). Buoyed by the previous day’s buying of tech stocks in the U.S. market, Tokyo shares rose, led by semiconductor and AI-related stocks, pushing the Nikkei as high as 69,608.24 yen. During trading hours, the index reclaimed the psychologically significant 69,000-yen level for the first time in about a month, since July 13. However, as the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), which had been trending firmly higher, narrowed its gains,

Fisco JapanAug 14 15:33

Buoyed by gains in U.S. semiconductor-related stocks, the index rose to the 67,000-yen level for the first time in a month.

The Nikkei Stock Average continued its rise, closing up 553.84 points at 67,524.06 (with estimated trading volume of 2.52 billion shares). On a closing basis, it recovered to the 67,000 level for the first time in about a month since July 15. Following the buying of semiconductor-related stocks in the U.S. market the previous day, semiconductor and AI-related stocks were also purchased in the Tokyo market, leading to a continued rise in the Nikkei at the open. However, given that the index had risen by more than 1,300 points ahead of the public holiday, sell orders emerged on the upside as investors waited for a pullback. After the morning buying round concluded, the index stood at 66,735.76.

Fisco JapanAug 12 15:52

JP Movers | Taiyo Yuden Rose 7.51%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Kioxia Holdings Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Taiyo Yuden(6976.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 7.51% to close at 10265.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Rakuten Group(4755.JP)，falling 13.77% to end at 745.0 yen.

Futu NewsAug 12 14:50

Federal Reserve Outlook Lifts Asian Stock Markets

MT NewswiresAug 10 18:36

Buoyed by the rally in U.S. technology stocks, buying pressure dominated, pushing prices temporarily back into the 67,000 yen range.

The Nikkei 225 staged a sharp rebound for the first time in three trading days, closing up 1,363.51 points at 66,970.22 on an estimated trading volume of 2.54 billion shares. Reflecting the rally in U.S. tech stocks over the weekend, buying was concentrated in semiconductor and AI-related shares. The index was further boosted by Recruit Holdings <6098>, which surged to its daily trading limit after posting robust earnings that beat market expectations. During the morning session, the index extended its gains to 67,006.84, marking the first time in roughly two weeks, since July 23, that it breached the psychological barrier during trading hours.

Fisco JapanAug 10 15:13

Afternoon Session [Notable Movers & Actively Traded Stocks]

*Stella Pharma <4888> 318 +3: Progress in R&D through collaboration with Fujita Health University is viewed as a positive catalyst. *Dynamic Map <336A> 711 -81: Shares under pressure as investors react negatively to Q1 earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2027. *SusMed <4263> 558 -150: Announces full-year results for the fiscal year ending June 2026. *Alue <7043> 938 +58: Announces strong Q2 results for the fiscal year ending December 2026. *Flight Solutions <3753> 218 +31: First quarter operating

Fisco JapanAug 10 15:10