As of 15:00, the Nikkei average was down ¥1,330.42 from the previous weekend at ¥67,700.50, with Tokyo Electron the largest negative contributor, lowering the index by approximately ¥432.22.
As of 15:00 on the 13th, the Nikkei average was down ¥1,330.42 from the previous weekend at ¥67,700.50. Advancing issues numbered 1,140, declining issues 375 and unchanged issues 31, with advancing issues outnumbering declining issues.
Tokyo Electron was the largest negative contributor to the Nikkei average, dragging it down by approximately ¥422.22. SBG, Advantest, Kioxia and Ibiden followed, each contributing to the decline.
Fast Retailing was the largest positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei average by ¥116.50, followed by Konami Group, Recruit, Toyota Tsusho and Terumo.
By sector, 26 of the 33 sectors advanced, led by marine transportation, oil and coal products, iron and steel, and banks, while nonferrous metals, electric appliances and metal products were among the biggest decliners.