The Nikkei 225 rebounded for the first time in 6 sessions, ending the morning session on the 9th at ¥59,411.34, up ¥1,976.57 from the previous day. Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market stocks rose broadly, with advancing issues overwhelmingly outnumbering decliners.
As of the morning close on the 9th, the Nikkei 225 was up more than approximately ¥2,000 from the previous day, ending the morning session at ¥59,411.34. As an indicator of trading activity, 1,479 Prime Market stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced, 59 declined and 4 were unchanged, with advancers accounting for a high proportion of the market.
Most Nikkei 225 constituents advanced, and contributions from selected stocks supported the index's rise. Advantest made the largest positive contribution, adding ¥310.68, followed by Tokyo Electron at ¥269.52, Fast Retailing at ¥234.62, Recruit at ¥67.25 and Chugai Pharmaceutical at ¥41.06.
SBG made the largest negative contribution, detracting ¥81.71 from the Nikkei 225. JT followed with a negative contribution of ¥33.71, KDDI ¥18.61, Mitsui Fudosan ¥5.21 and Mitsui Chemicals ¥3.18.
By sector, 32 of the 33 sectors advanced, with food products the only declining sector. Gains were prominent overall, and the performance of other major stocks and sectors was also generally strong.