TOKYO, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday, supported by buying of semiconductor-related issues following the rise of a key US chip index.
According to Kyodo News, in the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 65.97 points, or 0.17 percent, from Monday to 39,299.68. The broader Topix index was up 4.68 points, or 0.18 percent, at 2,678.30.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by iron and steel, machinery and securities house shares.