Nikkei Rises Over 2% as AI and Semiconductor Stocks Rally
Japan's stock market closed higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks. The benchmark Nikkei index surged 1,667.89 points, or 2.50%, to close at 68,402.13. The broader TOPIX index also rose 71.96 points, or 1.83%, to 3,996.20, marking a new all-time high.
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(Central News Agency, Tokyo, 3rd, Combined Foreign Reports) Japan's stock market moved higher today, driven by gains in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks, with the benchmark Nikkei index closing up more than 2%. The Nikkei index closed sharply higher by 1,667.89 points, or 2.50%, at 68,402.13. The TOPIX index closed up 71.96 points, or 1.83%, at 3,996.20, setting a new record high. (Editor: Liu Shuqin) 1150603