At 14:00, the Nikkei Average was ¥61,167.88, down ¥1,020.75 from the previous day. The Nikkei's negative contribution was ¥1,008.62, with Advantest making the largest downward contribution. On the TSE Prime market, more stocks rose, although sector performance was uneven.
As of 14:00 on the 5th, the Nikkei Stock Average was trading at ¥61,167.88, down ¥1,020.75 from the previous day. Advancing stocks substantially outnumbered declining stocks, although the Prime Market's overall performance appeared weak.
The Nikkei Average's negative contribution was ¥1,008.62, with Advantest the largest downward contributor. Tokyo Electron, SoftBank Group, Ibiden and TDK followed, each contributing to the Nikkei's decline.
Fast Retailing was the largest positive contributor, adding ¥311.48 to the Nikkei Average. Konami Group, Terumo, Toyota and Recruit followed, each making positive contributions.
By sector, 24 of the 33 sectors rose. Transportation equipment led, followed by real estate, rubber products and air transport. Nonferrous metals, marine transportation and mining were among the notable decliners.