Japanese Stock Markets Push Higher Despite Brutal Semiconductor Sell-Off

Nikkei Posts Modest Gains

The Japanese stock market managed to claw its way upward today despite deep uncertainties surrounding the global tech sector. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.33 percent to hit 61,448.21 points, while the broader Topix index climbed 0.59 percent to settle at 3,952.62 points. The steady rise was heavily supported by solid gains in broader technology and investment stocks, which successfully absorbed massive losses from specific semiconductor manufacturers.

Mixed Results for Tech Giants

The market experienced a massive split within the tech sector. Shares of Advantest and Ebiden—both heavily linked to US tech giant Nvidia—suffered brutal declines amid global uncertainty regarding the future of AI chip manufacturing. Advantest fell 2.89 percent, while electronic components maker Ebiden plummeted 6.11 percent. Conversely, shares of Tokyo Electron rose by 2.57 percent, Kioxia climbed 2.4 percent, and the massive SoftBank Group enjoyed a 0.67 percent bump.

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