Nikkei index rises, technology and electronics stocks leading the gains.

Boosted by the recent weakening of the Japanese yen and hopes for stronger profits for domestic companies, the Japanese stock market has risen, with technology and electronics stocks leading the gains. The Nikkei index rose by 0.8% to 51,336.61 points. SoftBank Group rose by 3.0%, while Lasertec rose by 1.8%. The US dollar was trading at 154.16 yen, compared to 153.96 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Monday. Investors are closely monitoring corporate quarterly earnings, with Sony Group and Kawasaki Heavy Industries set to release their results later on Tuesday.