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OSAKA Titanium tech extends sharp gains on defense demand speculation amid rising geopolitical risks

Thu Apr 2, 2026 11:08 am JST Catalyst

OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd <5726> extended its sharp gains, surging through volatile market conditions to reach as high as \2,886, up \258, at one point during the session. Following President Trump's speech on the Middle East situation, risk-aversion sentiment strengthened again in the stock market, forcing the Nikkei average into a volatile session that saw it briefly fall below the 53,000 level. As expectations for an early ceasefire with Iran receded, funds have been shifting toward defense-related stocks.

In this context, the company, a world-leading producer of high-quality sponge titanium, has attracted hot money flows "on speculation of rising demand for titanium, which offers advantages in advanced durability and weight reduction for aviation applications such as fighter jets, unmanned aircraft, and missiles," according to a strategist at a mid-tier securities firm. The stock's all-time high of \15,060 (adjusted price) set in March 2007 also appears to be fueling speculation of a major rally, given the significant upside potential.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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