From:Internet Info Agency 2026-05-15 08:20:06
The Nikkei index rose 0.8% in early trading to 63,139.88 points. Technology, electronics, and automobile stocks led the gains, with SoftBank Group up 3.0%, Fanuc climbing 6.7%, and Honda Motor advancing 5.0%. Market participants continue to monitor AI-related stocks closely, while investors also focus on Japanese corporate earnings.

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