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Nikkei hits record high for third day as tech optimism surges and SoftBank climbs
Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
Tech rallies while the wider market stumbles
Japan’s Nikkei hit a record high for a third straight session, powered by a sudden surge in technology stocks. Even as the broader market slipped, tech shares tracked gains seen on Wall Street. SoftBank Group stood out with a notable jump in profits, though performance varied widely across individual companies.
- Nikkei reaches record high for third consecutive day
- Technology shares outperformed despite a broader market slump
- SoftBank reported a significant profit increase
- Stock moves were mixed across individual companies
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