At 14:00, the Nikkei Average was up ¥1,934 from the previous day at ¥68,688, with several major constituents pushing the index higher. In particular, Advantest's rise contributed to the market's advance.
At 14:00, the Nikkei Average was up ¥1,934 from the previous day and was trading at ¥68,688. Investor buying is believed to have advanced against the backdrop of a broad market rise.
Movements in major constituents drove the stock market's advance, and the contribution of individual stocks reportedly affected the overall gain. Buying was reported to have spread across sectors.