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Advantest faces critical juncture as shares test return to record highs

Tue Apr 21, 2026 9:14 am JST Catalyst

ADVANTEST CORPORATION <6857> remains resilient despite divergent market views, with trading activity centering around the 27,000 yen level. While the US Nasdaq Composite Index snapped its 13-session winning streak on 20th, the PHILADELPHIA SEMICONDUCTOR INDEX extended its gains to 14 consecutive sessions, sustaining robust interest in AI and semiconductor-related names. As a heavyweight component of the Nikkei Stock Average, Advantest continues to draw significant attention from international investors.

Technically, the stock is at a crossroads; after narrowly missing a breakout into record territory following a peak of 29,050 yen on April 17, it is now testing its steeply rising 5-day moving average. The supply-demand balance has tightened significantly, with recent margin trading data showing a surge in short positions and a substantial decrease in longs, resulting in a margin ratio of 1.85 times.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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