The Nikkei share average hit an intraday record of 66,428.81 on May 27, rising 2.20 percent by 9:06 a.m. local time, while the Topix index reached an intraday high of 3,971.77. U.S. indices posted mixed records the prior day, and several semiconductor-related Japanese stocks advanced while others declined. Coverage of the session derives exclusively from center-leaning outlets.