The Nikkei 225 rebounded in the morning session and was up ¥225, but its gains narrowed on selling by investors awaiting a rebound. TOPIX also rose, as the recovery in semiconductor stocks outweighed the morning selling.
The Nikkei 225 stood at ¥65,495.23 in the morning session on the 9th, up ¥225.90 from the previous day, indicating a rebound. Selling led in the morning, but the index moved into positive territory as semiconductor stocks recovered. Gains in SoftBank Group, which has a significant influence on the Nikkei 225, also supported the market.
Trading volume on the TSE Prime Market was 1.01084 billion shares, and trading value was ¥4.4827 trillion. Gainers outnumbered decliners, although the number of declining issues was also high. By sector, 15 of the 33 sectors rose and 18 fell.
Advancing stocks included Mitsui Mining & Smelting, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Idemitsu Kosan and ENEOS, while the mining, machinery, chemicals and wholesale sectors were generally firm. On the other hand, ASICS, Nintendo and securities and commodity futures stocks declined.
Other gainers included Furukawa Electric, NDK, Tokaikasei, Fujikura and Sumitomo Bakelite. Decliners included Kyowa Kirin, Appier, Sumitomo Pharma, Sanrio and istyle.