The Nikkei fell for a fifth straight session, closing at ¥67,744.29. It was up more than ¥600 at times in the morning, but semiconductor stocks plunged following ASML's results, and TOPIX also closed down 0.34%.
In Tokyo trading on the 14th, the Nikkei fell for a fifth consecutive trading day, closing ¥33.23 lower than the previous day at ¥67,744.29. Buying emerged in the morning in hopes of a technical rebound, and the gain exceeded ¥600 at times.
The release of ASML Holding's results for the July-September 2024 quarter changed the market's direction. Tokyo Electron, Lasertec and other semiconductor-related stocks sold off following the announcement, intensifying downward pressure on the Nikkei.
TOPIX closed at 4,096.78, down 13.89 points. The performance of related stocks affected the index as a whole and prompted an afternoon decline.