Key Facts
• On September 11, the Nikkei index reached an intraday record high.
• It rose by 413 points to 44,251.65 yen during trading.
• SoftBank Group surged over 9%, contributing approximately 300 points to the index.
• Other major gainers included Advantest, Fujikura, and SCREEN Holdings, each rising over 3%.
• U.S. tech stock gains on September 10 boosted Tokyo’s market sentiment.
• Oracle’s strong earnings and cloud revenue forecast fueled AI-related optimism.
• Oracle’s stock soared after revising its annual cloud revenue outlook upward.
Summary
The Nikkei index achieved a historic intraday high on September 11, climbing 413 points to 44,251.65 yen. This surge was driven by a 9% rise in SoftBank Group, which alone added 300 points to the index. Other key contributors included Advantest, Fujikura, and SCREEN Holdings, each posting gains exceeding 3%. The rally followed strong performance in U.S. tech stocks, particularly Oracle, which reported robust earnings and raised its cloud revenue forecast. This bolstered confidence in AI-related demand, further energizing the Tokyo market.
