The Nikkei Stock Average ended the morning session lower for the first time in 3 sessions at ¥70,074.13, down ¥609.85 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime market, decliners outnumbered advancers, and the breakdown of index contributions was marked by negative contributors.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell for the first time in 3 sessions at the morning close on the 7th, ending the morning session at ¥70,074.13, down ¥609.85 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime market, 453 stocks rose, 1,042 fell, and 51 were unchanged.
The Nikkei's negative contribution totaled ¥182.04, with Tokyo Electron making the largest downward contribution. Advantest, Kioxia, TDK, and Disco followed. SoftBank Group made the largest positive contribution, lifting the Nikkei by ¥19.42, followed by Taiyo Yuden and Fast Retailing.
By sector, 8 of the 33 sectors rose. Rubber products led, followed by electricity and gas, real estate, and construction, while nonferrous metals, banks, and iron and steel were among the leading decliners.