Nikkei Recovers 66,000 Points on US Market Gains, Semiconductor and AI Stocks Lead
Tokyo stocks rebounded on Monday morning, with the Nikkei average recovering the 66,000-point level, supported by overnight gains on Wall Street after weak US employment data. At 10 a. m. , the Nikkei stood at 66,367.50, up 760.79 points from the previous close, while the TOPIX rose 5.85 points to 4,080.78. Semiconductor and AI-related shares, including Advantest, led gains, and Recruit Holdings advanced after reporting solid earnings.
Tokyo stocks rebounded on Monday (10th) morning, with the Nikkei average temporarily recovering the 66,000-point level. Gains on Wall Street provided support, and buy orders took the lead. At 10 a. m. , the Nikkei was up 760.79 points from the previous weekend's close to 66,367.50, while the TOPIX gained 5.85 points to 4,080.78.
Semiconductor test equipment maker Advantest and other artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor-related stocks rose notably. Recruit Holdings, which reported solid earnings, also attracted buying, lifting the market.