Some stocks reached new highs even as the Nikkei Average plunged, drawing attention to 51 stocks regarded as having strong earnings and financial positions. After the Nikkei’s sharp decline, stock selection proceeded as the market alternated between rebounds and renewed instability.
On 15 October, the Nikkei Average plunged to ¥64,425.95, down approximately ¥3,318 from the previous day. Major stocks, including Advantest and Tokyo Electron, were subsequently sold on concerns over the creditworthiness of AI- and data center-related companies. Although the Nikkei Average rebounded at one point on 16 October, the market remained unstable again on 19 October.
Even amid the turbulent market, some stocks continued to rise and reached new highs. Stocks demonstrating strength on the back of sound financial positions and earnings were selected, and 51 stocks were featured as names attracting attention.
This feature identified stocks at new highs based on the strength of their earnings and financial positions, presenting them alongside PER and other indicators as information to support investment decisions.