06.01.202600:48:50UTC+00Japanese Shares Gain for Second Session

On Tuesday, the Nikkei 225 Index experienced a 0.6% increase, surpassing 52,100, while the broader Topix Index rose by 1.5% to reach 3,530. This growth extends the positive momentum from the previous trading session, with notable contributions from technology and financial stocks. Japanese markets mirrored the positive sentiment from Wall Street, as investors appeared to largely overlook geopolitical tensions following the United States' actions against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. At the beginning of the year, technology stocks sustained their leadership in performance, buoyed by continued strong interest in semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. Companies such as Advantest grew by 1.1%, Disco Corp by 3.7%, Tokyo Electron by 0.7%, Hitachi by 4.4%, and Lasertec by 1.3% made significant advances. Additionally, leading banks contributed to the upward trend, with Mitsubishi UFJ rising 3%, Sumitomo Mitsui increasing 2.8%, and Mizuho Financial climbing 3.9%.