The Nikkei 225 surged to an all-time high on Thursday, rising 1.73 percent to 71,110.19 after touching a record 71,395.07 earlier in the session. Technology and financial stocks led the advance, with Murata Manufacturing soaring more than 12 percent and major banks Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, and Mizuho Financial each gaining over 3 percent. The rally extended a four-day winning streak despite overnight losses on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq fell 1.3 percent following the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. Automakers bucked the trend, with Honda losing nearly 1 percent and Nissan Motor declining almost 3 percent.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.