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Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.03% to 51,865 in its first 2026 session, led by a 9.23% jump in TEPCO after it announced plans to restart a reactor this month. Chip and defense stocks rallied, while the yen weakened to 157.295 per dollar. S&P Global’s December manufacturing PMI held at 50.0. Investors now await the BOJ’s Jan. 22-23 meeting and U.S. jobs data due Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.31% to 50,168.11 on December 15, 2025, led by steep declines in AI-linked stocks such as Advantest, down 6.4%, and SoftBank Group, off 6%. The broader Topix rose 0.22% as financials outperformed, supported by expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. A global tech pullback and a stronger yen pressured Tokyo’s AI and semiconductor shares.
15 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

The Nikkei 225 jumped 1.14% to close at 49,864.68 on Wednesday, recovering much of Monday’s Bank of Japan–driven losses and briefly topping 50,000. Gains in Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and SoftBank Group led the rebound, while the Topix index slipped 0.2% to 3,334.32. Declining stocks outnumbered gainers by about 2-to-1. The Nikkei Volatility Index fell nearly 5% to 28.61.
3 December 2025
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Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

SoftBank Group shares plunged 9.95% in Tokyo on Tuesday, erasing most of the Nikkei 225’s early gains and wiping an estimated 338 points from the index. The Nikkei closed up just 0.07% at 48,659.52 after surging more than 1% at the open, while the Topix slipped 0.21%. Turnover on the Topix was above the three-month average.
25 November 2025
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Nikkei 225 plunges 3.2% as tech rout, surging JGB yields and China spat batter Japan stocks — Nov 18, 2025

Nikkei 225 plunges 3.2% as tech rout, surging JGB yields and China spat batter Japan stocks — Nov 18, 2025

Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged 3.2% on Tuesday, its steepest drop since April, closing at 48,702.98 as tech shares sold off and bond yields surged. The yen hovered near a nine-month low against the dollar, while tensions with China over Taiwan hit tourism stocks. All 33 TOPIX sectors fell. SoftBank dropped 7%.
18 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stock Market Today (Nov 14, 2025): Nikkei 225 Tumbles 1.8% as Tech and AI Stocks Sell Off

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.8% to 50,376.53 on Friday, dropping over 1,000 points at one stage before paring losses. AI and chip stocks led declines, with SoftBank Group down about 7%, Advantest and Tokyo Electron each falling around 6%. The sell-off followed a global tech rout and renewed doubts over U.S. rate cuts. The Topix index slipped 0.7%.
14 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stocks Today: Topix Closes at Record 3,359 as Nikkei Ends at 51,063; Sony’s Upgrade Offsets SoftBank Slump, Yen Nears ¥155

Topix closed at a record 3,359.33, up 1.14%, while the Nikkei 225 rose 0.43% to 51,063.31. SoftBank fell after confirming a $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake; Sony jumped on an 8% profit forecast hike. The yen weakened near ¥155 per dollar. About 78% of Prime market stocks advanced.
12 November 2025
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Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

Japan Stocks Today (Nov 6, 2025): Nikkei 225 Rebounds Above 50,800 as Tech and Banks Lead; Yen Holds Near ¥154

The Nikkei 225 jumped 1.3% to 50,883.68 on Thursday, with chip stocks Advantest, Disco, and Lasertec leading gains after Wall Street’s rebound. Market breadth improved, with 987 advancers on the TSE Prime. The yen hovered near 153.8 to the dollar, and the 10-year JGB yield stayed close to 1.68%. Toyota reported a 7% profit drop, while Nissan posted a ¥221.9bn first-half loss.
6 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 52,411.34, up 2.1%, marking its biggest monthly gain since 1994. The TOPIX and Mothers Index also hit record highs, led by surging tech shares as Advantest jumped 22% and Konami 16.1%. Toyota slipped 1.5% ahead of earnings, while a weaker yen boosted exporters. Investors cited optimism over AI, fiscal stimulus, and global market gains.
3 November 2025
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Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Stock Market Mania: Global Indices Break Records on AI & Stimulus – Fed’s Next Move Uncertain

The Nasdaq fell 1.6% on Oct. 30 as Meta plunged 11% and Microsoft dropped 3%, while Alphabet hit a record high after topping $100 billion in revenue. European stocks set new records, led by Germany’s DAX and Britain’s FTSE 100, with financials and oil majors rallying. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed above 51,000 for the first time, up 2.2% in a day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged roughly 35% year-to-date on Chinese stimulus.
31 October 2025
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