Japanese stocks may rise following overnight gains in U.S. technology stocks. Hopes for artificial intelligence-related demand may continue to support the market. Nikkei futures are up 1.1% at 71040 on the SGX. The dollar is at 162.56 yen, compared with Y162.24 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are focusing on developments in the Middle East and any comments on the yen's weakness by Japanese government officials. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.9% to 70062.32 on Tuesday. (kosaku.narioka@wsj.com)
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Japanese stocks may rise following overnight gains in U.S. technology stocks. Hopes for artificial intelligence-related demand may continue to support the market. Nikkei futures are up 1.1% at 71040 on the SGX. The dollar is at 162.56 yen, compared with Y162.24 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market cl…