Treasure trove of AI and niche companies pushes net buying to new high

Individuals ready to pour gains back into market dips in contrarian moves

Japanese retail investors pushed margin buying to ¥6.39 trillion in May 2026, a 30-year record, raising both bullish momentum and correction risk concerns.

Japan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Iran discussions and ongoing market…

Foreign investors recorded their biggest weekly selloff in Japanese stocks since March, offloading ¥1.82 trillion worth of shares amid profit-taking in technology stocks and…