Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei reverses gains as Advantest shares drag

Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.14% as Advantest and SoftBank declined, despite Nvidia’s strong AI outlook. The Topix gained 0.19% as investors rotated towards value stocks. Financial shares advanced, while Fujikura and Kioxia gained. Market sentiment remained cautious toward chip stocks following their sharp gains earlier this year.