Overview
- Nikkei 225 finished the morning at 51,166.78, up 103.47 yen from the previous close.
- TOPIX gained 20.97 points to 3,380.30 after marking an intraday high.
- Trading stayed choppy around the prior close, signaling a cautiously positive tone.
- Buying followed the prior session’s U.S. strength, with the Dow hitting a record on shutdown optimism.
- Recent AI leaders saw profit-taking, with SoftBank Group sold after a strong advance.