The Nikkei Average extended its decline slightly at the close. Fast Retailing pushed it down by approximately ¥244 during the day, while Advantest was the top positive contributor, adding approximately ¥146. The status of individual stocks as of the close on the 9th was also reported.
As of the close on the 9th, the Nikkei Average was slightly lower than the previous day. Although the decline narrowed at times from the morning session, the index ultimately ended trading slightly lower. The Nikkei Average stood at ¥69,030.92, down ¥11.19 from the previous day.
Advantest was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei Average, adding approximately ¥146, followed by Tokyo Electron, Recruit Holdings, Konami Group and Lasertec. On the negative side, Fast Retailing was the top drag, reducing the index by approximately ¥244, followed by SoftBank Group and others.
By individual stock as of the close on the 9th, 148 stocks had risen, 74 had fallen and 3 were unchanged. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the TSE Prime Market.
The report also covered market conditions, including the previous day's moves in US equities, the impact of developments in the Middle East and restrained buying ahead of a 3-day weekend, as well as the decline from the open and the market's subsequent resistance to further losses.