The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥60,648 at 15:00, down ¥600 from the previous day, with Advantest dragging it down by ¥348.43.
The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥60,648 at 15:00, down ¥600 from the previous day. The market generally traded lower, while the impact of individual stocks as a factor behind the Nikkei's decline drew attention.
Advantest was identified as the stock that weighed on prices, with its share price falling ¥348.43. Developments in the US market and other indices were also reported, but this article focuses on the Nikkei's movement and Advantest's impact.