Japanese shares fell on Wednesday, led by declines in AI-related stocks as investors moved to lock in profits following a strong recent rally.
The Nikkei fell 0.86% to 70,074.13 by the midday break, while the broader Topix slipped 0.59% to 4,158.89. The Nikkei had crossed the 70,000 mark earlier this week for the first time in three months and has gained nearly 5% so far this month.
