The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in 5 sessions at the midday close on the 4th, ending the morning session at ¥64,769.74, up ¥555.26 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime Market, 671 stocks rose, 821 fell and 57 were unchanged, with advancing stocks prevailing.
The Nikkei Average ended the morning session with a rebound for the first time in 4 sessions. It closed at ¥64,769.74, up ¥555.26 from the previous day.
SoftBank Group (SBG) was the top positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei Average by ¥413.53. Fast Retailing, Kioxia, TDK and Taiyo Yuden also contributed.
Tokyo Electron was the largest negative contributor, lowering the index by ¥29.16. Toyota Tsusho, Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co. and Lasertec also detracted from the index.
By sector, 11 sectors rose, led by information and communications, securities and commodities, retail, and non-ferrous metals. The leading decliners were marine transportation, pharmaceuticals and wholesale.