Japan's Nikkei rises on sharp Advantest gains

Japan's Nikkei share average saw gains on Thursday, boosted by Advantest. Advantest's shares surged after it raised its annual profit forecast significantly. Other chip-related stocks also experienced upward movement following this positive outlook. However, the broader Topix index declined as banking shares faced selling pressure. This divergence reflects a recent market trend favoring AI-related stocks over value shares.