Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises on Advantest forecast; Samsung slump caps gains

What happened: Japan's Nikkei rose 0.3%, supported by Advantest's 5.4% rally after it raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 14%. Declines in technology stocks and an 8.7% fall in Hitachi limited gains. Key numbers: Nikkei +0.3%; Advantest +5.4%, operating profit forecast raised 14%; Hitachi -8.7%. Why it matters: Investors remained cautious ahead of Japan's earnings season and the Bank of Japan's policy decision, while a Samsung slump capped gains.

Nikkei gains on Advantest forecast while Samsung slump caps upside.

Nikkei gains on Advantest forecast while Samsung slump caps upside. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.