At 13:00, the Nikkei 225 was up more than ¥372 from the previous day and trading around ¥70,319. Advantest was the top contributor, while TDK and Fast Retailing also supported the rise.
At 13:00 on 6 October, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥70,319.69, up ¥372.83 from the previous day, with advancers substantially outnumbering decliners. Trading on the TSE Prime Market remained firm overall, supported by a rebound in buying. There were 1,038 advancers, 438 decliners and 70 unchanged issues.
Advantest was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei 225, adding ¥183.39. It was followed by TDK at ¥77.87, Fast Retailing at ¥53.40, Recruit at ¥32.87 and Fujikura at ¥32.56.
SBG was the top negative contributor, weighing on the Nikkei 225 by ¥131.88. Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, Kokusai Electric and Konami Group also had modest negative effects. By sector, 24 of 33 sectors advanced, led by nonferrous metals, steel, precision instruments and insurance, while information and communications, electric power and gas, and construction ranked among the weaker sectors.