As of 11:00 today, the Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥61,765.53, down ¥1,142.31 from the previous day. Advantest was the largest negative contributor, weighing down the index by approximately ¥250, while decliners substantially outnumbered advancers.
As of 11:00 on the 23rd, the Nikkei Average, Japan's stock market index, stood at ¥61,765.53, down ¥1,142.31 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime market, 480 stocks rose, 1,038 fell and 28 were unchanged. Decliners substantially outnumbered advancers.
The Nikkei Average's largest negative contribution was ¥250.27, with Advantest identified as the biggest drag. Other stocks making negative contributions included SBG, Tokyo Electron, TDK and Ibiden.
Fast Retailing was the largest positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei Average by ¥149.67. It was followed by Chugai Pharmaceutical, BayCurrent, Kikkoman and Olympus.
By sector, 6 of 33 sectors rose. Real estate ranked first, while banks, nonferrous metals and electrical appliances were among the biggest decliners.
This article is a flash report as of 11:00:11.