The market remained soft, with the Nikkei Average falling to ¥66,538, down ¥2,122, as of 2 p.m. By stock, SBG's decline was a ¥473.06 drag on the index.
The Nikkei Average was trading at ¥66,538 as of 2 p.m., down ¥2,122, indicating that selling had spread across the broader market.
SBG was reported to be weighing on the broader market, pushing it down by ¥473.06 and contributing to the decline. The article shows the Nikkei Average's price movement alongside SBG's share-price movement.