Tokyo stocks close 256 yen higher, reclaiming 58,000 level as risk appetite persists

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Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:22 pm JST Market

The Tokyo stock market was dominated by buying from the morning session on the 15th, reclaiming the key 58,000 level. The market briefly came within sight of its all-time high before paring gains later in the session.

At the close, the Nikkei Stock Average gained 256.85 yen to 58,134.24, rising for a second straight session. Trading volume on the Prime Market was approximately 2.435 billion shares, with turnover of approximately 9.2241 trillion yen. Advancing issues numbered 1,020, while declining issues totaled 518, with 38 stocks unchanged.

The Tokyo market saw widespread buying today, buoyed by gains across European and U.S. markets the previous day. Supported by futures buying from overseas short-term players, the Nikkei Average at one point surged more than 700 yen to the 58,500 level, coming within less than 270 yen of the all-time high recorded on February 27. In the U.S. market, speculation of advancing peace negotiations with Iran improved market sentiment, with the Nasdaq Composite Index extending its winning streak to 10 sessions. The Tokyo market followed this momentum. However, selling pressure intensified around the 58,000 level, and the market gradually lost steam after the morning rally. Semiconductor stocks, which followed the U.S. market higher, saw notable profit-taking in the afternoon following the earnings announcement from Netherlands-based ASML. Advancing issues accounted for 65% of all stocks, and turnover exceeded 9 trillion yen for the first time in five trading days, indicating robust activity.

Individually, SoftBank Group Corp <9984> was firm, and Advantest Corp <6857> saw buying throughout the session. Hitachi Ltd <6501> rose, and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd <4063> was also firm. Toyota Motor Corp <7203> traded solidly. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc <8306> and other megabanks were also bought. Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd <6981> attracted investor interest, with funds also flowing into NEC Corp <6701> and Fujitsu Ltd <6702>. Money Forward Inc <399

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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