EquitiesNintendo, Sony drive Japan stock gains as entertainment tops autos
Investors eyeing stability plus growth potential lift top players' market cap 28% in 2025
Businesses that focus on intellectual property have some protection from tariffs while also benefiting from consumers ready to spend more money on their hobbies. © Reuters
KONATSU OCHI and YOSHIKAZU IMAHORI
TOKYO -- The recent rally in Japanese stocks, which continued into a fifth straight trading day Monday, has been driven largely by entertainment-related names seen having both strong growth potential and some protection from tariffs and economic swings.