Analysts are looking for the benchmark index to reach the mid-50,000 range.

The Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high above 50,000 on Tuesday, helped by an artificial intelligence boom and expectations...

Japan's Nikkei index rose on Wednesday, boosted by gains in chip stocks, following overnight gains by chipmakers on Wall Street.

Japan's Nikkei index fell more than 1% on Monday, dragged down by technology stocks that followed their Wall Street counterparts amid persis...

The optimism stemming from Wall Street's gains propelled Japan's Nikkei index higher, putting it on track for its third consecutive weekly g...

Japan's Nikkei index rose on Tuesday after early losses, boosted by gains in chip stocks.

Tokyo - (Saba):Japan's Nikkei index closed at a three-week high on Thursday, extending its gains for a third straight session. Robot maker...

Japanese stocks fell on Monday, and the yen rose on the back of expectations of an interest rate hike this month.

Since taking office in October, Takaichi has pledged to compile a sizeable package of spending measures to cushion the economic blow from ri...

The inflow of U.S. funds reflects the strong performance of Japanese equities in dollar terms this year.

Chip-related stocks faced strong selling pressure following overnight falls in U.S. high-tech shares, amid growing caution over recent sharp...

Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged more than 2% to another record. U.S. futures were...

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged more than 2% to another record. U.S...

Bessent also exchanged views with Katayama on the $550 billion investment Japan pledged to the U.S.

The rally comes after China and the United States reached a framework trade agreement.