Japan's Nikkei slips as Nvidia disappointment drags down tech
Updates prices as of 0230 GMT
By Kevin Buckland
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) -Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday, as technology stocks fell after artificial intelligence (AI) darling Nvidia's forecasts failed to impress some growth-hungry investors.
The Nikkei .N225 was down 0.39% at 38,220.34 by the midday recess after falling as much as 1.12% earlier in the day.
Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest 6857.T, a supplier to Nvidia NVDA.O, declined 0.52%, while chip-making equipment giant Tokyo Electron 8035.T slid 1.11%. AI-focussed startup investor SoftBank Group 9984.T dropped 2.31%.
The broader Topix .TOPX was off 0.29%, with a sub-index of growth shares .TOPXG skidding 0.36% versus a 0.22% decline for value stocks .TOPXV.
"Nvidia's earnings and sales forecasts topped estimates, but not by the extent required to meet the lofty expectations of some in the market," said Maki Sawada, an equities strategist at Nomura Securities.
"But it was another positive set of results from Nvidia, and I don't think selling is going to continue for very long."
On top of the moves in Japanese shares, investors also need to keep an eye on the direction of U.S. stock futures, she said.
Futures for the tech-heavy Nasdaq NQc1 were down 0.88% as of 0230 GMT.
Electronic component maker Nidec 6594.T was the Nikkei's biggest decliner, slumping more than 4% after U.S. server manufacturer Super Micro Computer SMCI.O - with which it is building water-cooling modules for servers - delayed the filing of its annual report, sending its shares tumbling 25%.
At the other end, insurers .IINSU.T were the top performers among the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 33 industry groups with a 1.3% jump. Sompo Holdings 8630.T climbed 2.58% to be the biggest gainer on the Nikkei. Tokio Marine Holdings 8766.T added 1.85%.
Drugmakers .IPHAM.T continued their strong run, rising 0.57%, led by a 2.14% advance for Daiichi Sankyo 4568.T.
Sumitomo Pharma 4506.T, however, retreated 2.92% after rising to a fresh 13-month high earlier in the session.
Of the Nikkei's 225 components, 146 fell versus 74 that rose, with five flat.
Reporting by Kevin Buckland; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Subhranshu Sahu
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