Business trends
U.S. tech companies’ investments benefit wide range of Japanese industries
Murata Manufacturing, Kioxia Holdings and Fanuc all reaped earnings from the artificial intelligence sector. (Source photos by Nikkei)
NORIKA TAGUCHI and CHIAKI NAKATA
August 11, 2026 03:27 JST
TOKYO — Listed Japanese companies reported a sharp increase in earnings during the April-June quarter, fueled by the weak yen and spending linked to artificial intelligence.