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<Asia> Nikkei Surges 1,415 pts at Half-day to Record High; SoftBank Up Over 7%; Semiconductor and Precision Electronics Sectors Rally
Market optimism over potential US-Iran negotiations lifted US equities overnight (15th). The S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 mark for the first time, while the Nasdaq rose 1.6% for ...
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Market optimism over potential US-Iran negotiations lifted US equities overnight (15th). The S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 mark for the first time, while the Nasdaq rose 1.6% for an eleventh consecutive session of gains, with both indices setting record closing highs. The DJIA edged down 0.15%.

The yen strengthened 0.3% during the Asian session to 158.45 against one US dollar. The Nikkei index opened 345 points higher this morning (16th) and extended gains, at one point rising 1,435 points to a record high of 59,569. At the half-day break, it was up 1,415 points, or 2.43%, at 59,549. The TOPIX also gained 1.3%.

Heavyweight stocks lifted the broader market. SOFTBANK GROUP (9984.JP) rose 7.3% by midday, while NISSAN MOTOR (7201.JP) gained 3.1%. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES (6367.JP) surged 12.4%, marking the best performance among index constituents. Electric wire maker FUJIKURA (5803.JP) advanced 4%.

The semiconductor sector rallied. TOKYO ELECTRON (8035.JP) and SUMCO (3436.JP) climbed 6% and 9%, respectively. Nvidia supplier ADVANTEST (6857.JP) rose 3%, DISCO (6146.JP) added 2%, LASERTEC (6920.JP) gained 1.1%, and KIOXIA (285A.JP) edged up 0.6%. Precision electronics stocks also performed strongly, with MURATA MANUFACTURING (6981.JP) up 5.9%, TAIYO YUDEN (6976.JP) rising 7.4%, and TDK (6762.JP) jumping 9.4%.

Construction machinery stocks bucked the trend and came under pressure. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (7012.JP) fell 5.3% by midday, making it the worst performer among index constituents. KOMATSU (6301.JP) also dropped 5%. (da/u)~

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