The Japanese stock market advanced on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains. The Topix index rose 0.67% to an all-time closing high of 3381.72. The broader market was supported by a rally in value stocks. The Topix's gains were led by the electronics sector, with chip-related company Advantest's stock surging 4.24% to become the top contributor to the Nikkei index. Shares of optical fiber manufacturer Fujikura also increased by 3.16%. Consequently, the Nikkei index climbed 0.43% to close at 51,281.83. This positive trend was bolstered by the resolution of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.
