Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index closed fractionally higher Tuesday, as chip-oriented issues gained on hopes for increased production amid some caution ahead of earnings and outlook reports from domestic and overseas firms this week.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 26.55 points, or 0.09 percent, from Monday to close the day at 28,620.07.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, added 4.81 points, or 0.24 percent, to finish at 2,042.15.
Local brokers said the market mood was bolstered in part following news the previous day the government here plans to expand subsidies to chipmaker Rapidus Corp. to build a new plant in northern Japan to boost output.
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