These Are Two of the Hottest Japanese Stocks. Should You Consider a $1,000 Investment?
Key takeaways
- NVDA ^N225 ^GSPC 6976.T 6981.T The Japanese stock market is on fire.
- As in the U.S. market, tech stocks -- particularly those related to the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out -- are driving the market s rally.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
NVDA ^N225 ^GSPC 6976.T 6981.T The Japanese stock market is on fire. That market, as measured by the Nikkei 225 index (the equivalent of the S&P 500), is far outperforming the U.S. market this year. The Nikkei 225 has soared 35% in 2026 and almost 15% over the past month. For comparison, the S&P 500 is up about 11% year to date and 4.8% over the past month.
As in the U.S. market, tech stocks -- particularly those related to the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out -- are driving the market s rally. Two of the hottest Japanese stocks are Taiyo Yuden (OTC: TYOYY) and Murata Manufacturing (OTC: MRAAY).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »