Japan's Nikkei Hits Record 67,000 as SoftBank Gains on AI Push
Japan's Nikkei share average reached a historic milestone, surpassing the 67,000 mark for the first time. This surge was primarily fueled by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. SoftBank Group led the charge, overtaking Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company. The rise followed SoftBank's announcement of major AI infrastructure investments in France. While the broader market showed some signs of weakness, the tech sector's strong performance successfully pushed the index to new record highs.
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