TOKYO, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Tuesday, buoyed by bargain-hunting in some heavyweight technology shares.
The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 500.77 points, or 0.74 percent, from Monday at 67,743.50.
The broader Topix index finished 31.49 points, or 0.79 percent, higher at 4,038.98.
On the top-tier Prime Market, mining, marine transportation, and chemical issues were notable gainers.
The market swung between gains and losses amid growing concern over oil supplies after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts said persistent uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict, coupled with higher oil prices, is keeping investors cautious.
Heavyweight semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares initially tracked overnight losses on Wall Street, dragging the Nikkei index down by nearly 1,000 points at one stage. However, bargain-hunting emerged following recent declines, lifting the market to end in positive territory. ■
