Tokyo's stock market opened higher, driven by gains in technology shares, rebounding after a period of recent declines.

BioNTech's shares declined following news that its cofounders plan to exit the company and after its financial outlook missed forecasts, causing the shares to fall.

BioNTech shares fell after its co-founders announced plans to exit and the company's financial outlook missed forecasts.

Tokyo stocks open mixed on weak tech shares, buybacks  毎日新聞

Equities have seen a modest rise, driven by a recovery in technology shares after a period of volatility.

BioNTech shares declined following news that its cofounders plan to exit the company and after its financial outlook missed forecasts, causing the shares to fall.

The stock market closed lower, with significant declines in bank shares and technology stocks contributing to the overall downturn.

Investors are pouring record sums into European stocks, with inflows on track for an all-time high in February, as global fund managers look for alternatives to expensive US tech shares.

Equities ended with slight gains as technology shares showed signs of recovery.

BioNTech shares experienced a decline following news of its co-founders' plans to exit the company and a financial outlook that missed market forecasts.

Chinese technology shares are on track for their worst monthly performance since 2024, driven by recent earnings reports.

Equities ended the trading session with minor changes as technology stocks managed to recover some of their earlier losses.