Key Facts
• August 27: Nikkei 225 closed at 42,520.27, up 125.87 points from the previous day.
• The index opened 81 points higher, briefly dipped into negative territory, then rose to 42,628.04.
• Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report created a cautious market sentiment.
• Semiconductor stocks and small-to-mid-cap stocks showed strong performance.
• Advantest surged over 4%, contributing approximately 130 points to the Nikkei.
• Chugai Pharmaceutical rose over 6%, while SoftBank Group also performed well.
• Nikon hit its daily limit-up after reports of increased investment from a European eyewear company.
• Mitsubishi Motors fell 1.95% after revising its earnings forecast downward.
• TOPIX declined 0.07% to 3,069.74, with 14 sectors falling and 19 sectors rising.
• Trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market reached ¥4.189 trillion.
• 45% of stocks rose, 48% fell, and 5% remained unchanged on the Prime Market.
Summary
The Nikkei 225 rebounded on August 27, closing at 42,520.27, up 125.87 points, amid cautious sentiment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. Semiconductor stocks, including Advantest, supported the index, while small-to-mid-cap stocks also performed well. Nikon surged on reports of increased investment from a European eyewear company, while Mitsubishi Motors declined after revising its earnings forecast downward. TOPIX fell slightly by 0.07%, with mixed performance across sectors. Trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market reached ¥4.189 trillion, reflecting a balanced market with 45% of stocks rising and 48% falling.
