In Tokyo trading on the 14th, the Nikkei fell ¥3 to ¥67,744 for a modest decline. The drop accelerated in the afternoon in response to ASML's results, while US market trends also had an impact.
In Tokyo trading on the 14th, the Nikkei closed ¥33 lower than the previous day at ¥67,744. Although it rose at times during the day, it moved into negative territory in the afternoon.
In the US market, the Dow fell at times, while selling in healthcare-related stocks and declines in semiconductor-related stocks weighed on the index. Some observers attributed this to J&J's segment sales falling short of expectations.
Although the Nikkei continued to face resistance on the upside, the share price remained above its 25-day and 75-day moving averages, leading some to believe that the underlying trend was intact.