The Nikkei average was ¥810.90 higher than the previous day at ¥70,757.76 as of 3 p.m., with Advantest lifting the market by ¥325.78.
The Nikkei Stock Average was ¥810.90 higher than the previous day at ¥70,757.76 as of 3 p.m. on the 6th. Advantest made the largest contribution, lifting the Nikkei average by ¥325.78. Toshiba, TDK and Fast Retailing were among several other stocks contributing to the gain. The Nikkei average was up 1.16% from the previous day.
SoftBank Group made the largest negative contribution, pulling the index down by ¥160.19, followed by Kioxia, Kokusai Electric, KDDI and Nexon, which weighed on the market. By sector, 29 of 33 sectors advanced, led by nonferrous metals, precision instruments, insurance, and glass and ceramics products.
As of 15:00:03, advancing stocks in the TSE Prime Market significantly outnumbered declining stocks. This suggested broad buying interest across the market, although movements in individual stocks were considered worthy of attention.
Data from Kabutan News showed the Nikkei average and the breakdown of its contributions. Future market direction could change depending on the performance of contributing stocks, led by Advantest.