Japan firms on track for record profits despite Iran headwinds

AI investment and rising interest rates drive growth in tech and banking sectors Demand for office space in central Tokyo remains strong, lifting the earnings of real estate companies. (Photo by Rie Ishii) TOKYO — Listed companies in Japan expect record high profits for a sixth straight year, with semiconductor makers benefiting from demand for artificial intelligence and banks buoyed by higher interest rates.

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