The Nikkei 225 extended its decline, with Tokyo Electron and Fast Retailing dragging it down by approximately ¥242 in total in the contribution ranking at the close.
The Nikkei 225 contribution ranking at the close was released, and the index ended lower again. Among the relevant stocks, Tokyo Electron and Fast Retailing were cited as factors weighing on the market, with the two stocks together accounting for an approximately ¥242 drag on the index.
The report noted that US stocks had fallen the previous day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending trading down $374.09 and the Nasdaq down 31.53 points. The contribution ranking is believed to have reflected the impact of gains and losses in constituent stocks following the decline after the market opened.