Japan Stocks Today: Topix Closes at Record 3,359 as Nikkei Ends at 51,063; Sony’s Upgrade Offsets SoftBank Slump, Yen Nears ¥155
Tokyo — November 12, 2025 Key points Japan’s equity benchmarks advanced Wednesday, with the broader Topix finishing at an all‑time closing high even as SoftBank’s volatile session capped gains in the Nikkei. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.43% to 51,063.31, while the Topix added 1.14% to 3,359.33, a fresh record close. The tone reflected resilient domestic buying and selective strength in banks and blue‑chip names. Reuters+1 Winners and laggardsBanks gained alongside expectations for firmer margins, while parts of the chip complex eased. Sony Group jumped after raising its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 by 8% to ¥1.43 trillion, citing improved tariff assumptions