24 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Nikkei rises on tech boost, eighth weekly gain in nine
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Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1.35% to 49,299.12 driven by tech stocks, buoyed by expectations for prime minister Sanae Takaichi's new government. The Topix rose 0.66% to 3,275.37, with the Nikkei poised for an eighth weekly gain in nine. SoftBank Group led gains with a 3.61% rise, while Nidec fell 6.29% due to a dividend and earnings forecast withdrawal.