20 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Nikkei soars 3.5%, hits 50,000 as tech stocks surge
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The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 3.5% to 50,254.38, surpassing 50,000 for the first time in several sessions. Strong Nvidia results alleviated valuation concerns, driving AI-related stocks including Advantest, SoftBank Group, and Tokyo Electron. AI-industry heavyweights surged, with Fujikura rising 9.4% and Sompo Holdings 8.9%, after announcing a share buyback.