Source text: The Nikkei 225 Index has surged past the 68,000-point mark for the first time, recording a daily gain of nearly 2%. This milestone reflects strong market performance, driven by significant movements in key sectors. In a notable development, semiconductor company Kioxia's market capitalization has exceeded ¥45 trillion, surpassing Toyota Motor to become the second-largest by market cap. This shift highlights the growing influence of the semiconductor industry in Japan's economy. Target language code: de Translation instructions: This is the news article content. Please maintain the original meaning.