Japan’s Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran peace talks. The government’s ambitious plan to invest heavily in strategic sectors like AI and chips by 2040 further boosted market sentiment. Nonferrous metals and electric appliances were top performers, while J.Front Retailing surged on activist investor interest.
RR Kabel shares jump 10% as Q1 PAT surges 129% YoY, Ebitda doubles
RR Kabel reported a strong June-quarter performance, with profit after tax surging 129% year-on-year and Ebitda nearly doubling, driven by robust growth in its Wires