Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)--Combined net profits at listed Japanese companies soared 64 pct year on year in April-June, thanks to strong demand related to artificial intelligence and semiconductors, the weaker yen and the reduced impact of U.S. tariffs, according to a tally by

Japanese equities gained on Thursday, with the Topix hitting a record high and extending its seven-session winning streak. The Nikkei rose 1.6%, led by semiconductor stocks…

Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)--Combined net profits at listed Japanese companies soared 64 pct year on year in April-June, thanks to strong demand related to artificial intelligence…