Nikkei 225 opens higher, extending gains by 89 yen; Advantest and SoftBank Group rise

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The Nikkei 225 started trading on the 31st at 61,957.10, up 89.67 points from the previous day, extending its gains. Following a sharp rally in US markets the day before, where major indices surged—particularly the Nasdaq Composite, which rose 2.77%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which jumped 8.19%—tech and semiconductor stocks soared. That momentum carried into the Tokyo market, with AI-related and semiconductor names such as Advantest, SoftBank Group, and Tokyo Electron attracting buyers. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened to around 160.20 per dollar, weighing on export-oriented shares. Investors also held back from aggressive buying ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision. However, buying was dominant at the open. By sector, non-ferrous metals, glass and ceramics products, and banking were among the top gainers, while pharmaceuticals and transportation equipment were among the top decliners.

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Semiconductors▲
Advantest Corp.
6857
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Advantest is a semiconductor name that attracts buyers amid tech rally.

Tokyo Electron Ltd.
8035
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Semiconductor stocks soar on US Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jump; Tokyo Electron is a key beneficiary.

Artificial Intelligence▲
SoftBank Group Corp.
9984
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

AI-related and semiconductor names attract buyers following US tech rally; SoftBank Group is mentioned as a beneficiary.

Others▼