Japanese shares rose on Friday, led by AI and chip stocks, while investors bought shares ahead of Monday’s mid-term dividend eligibility deadline. The Nikkei 225 gained 1.23% and Topix 1.19%. Banking stocks also advanced strongly, although SoftBank fell 2.63% after Oracle shares declined amid concerns over data-centre power delays.
Japanese shares rose on Friday, led by AI and chip stocks, while investors bought shares ahead of Monday’s mid-term dividend eligibility deadline. The Nikkei 225 gained 1.23% and Topix 1.19%. Banking stocks also advanced strongly, although SoftBank fell 2.63% after Oracle shares declined amid concerns over data-centre power delays.
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