AGEM Index surges 16.4% to record high in October as all nine manufacturers post gains

The AGEM Index reached a record high of 2,108.59 points in October 2026, gaining 297.58 points, or 16.4%, from the previous month , as shares of all nine gaming equipment manufacturers tracked by the index advanced. The increase came despite a mixed performance across major U.S. stock markets. The NASDAQ declined 5.3% during October, while the S&P 500 fell 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, recorded a 1.7% increase. Konami Corp. accounted for more than half of the AGEM Index's monthly point gain , contributing 150.45 points following a 23.3% rise in its share price.