The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in 3 sessions, closing at ¥65,683.26, down ¥617.18 from the previous day. Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group, the largest contributors, dragged the Nikkei Average down by approximately ¥535.
At the close on the 6th, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥65,683.26, down ¥617.18 from the previous trading day. Trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market was approximately 2.6 billion shares, while trading value was approximately ¥9.688 trillion. A total of 168 Nikkei Average constituents rose, 56 fell and 1 was unchanged.
Tokyo Electron was the top negative contributor, dragging the average down by approximately ¥323 on its own. SoftBank Group followed, weighing on the average by approximately ¥211, with Advantest, Kioxia Holdings, Fujikura and Ibiden among the next-largest negative contributors.
Fast Retailing was the top positive contributor, lifting the average by approximately ¥162, followed by Bandai Namco Holdings, Omron, Kikkoman and Kao. Stock selection based on earnings results was evident.
As of 15:30, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥65,683.26, with 168 advancing issues, 56 declining issues and 1 unchanged issue.