TOKYO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, with the Nikkei index closing at a five-month high, lifted by semiconductor-related shares on hopes for robust demand for artificial intelligence.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 642.51 points, or 1.65 percent, from Wednesday at 39,584.58, its highest level since Jan. 24.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 22.45 points, or 0.81 percent, higher at 2,804.69.
On the stock market, Nikkei heavyweight semiconductor shares attracted buying following an overnight advance of the tech-heavy U.S. Nasdaq index, with Japanese chip testing equipment maker Advantest climbing to a record high, analysts said.
Meanwhile, some automaker issues were sold amid receding hopes for progress in U.S.-Japan tariff talks. ■
