The Nikkei Average fell for a 3rd straight day on the 26th, closing ¥503 lower at 62189. The market opened sharply lower on declines in U.S. stocks, but at one point moved back into positive territory. On the Prime Market, gainers outnumbered decliners, while 霞ヶ関キャピタル rose sharply.
The Nikkei Average lacked direction through the latter part of the session on the 26th. After opening sharply lower, it briefly rebounded and moved into positive territory, but ultimately closed at around 63289, down ¥503 from the previous day. Selling was particularly notable in AI-related stocks, including semiconductor shares, while many stocks also advanced on the Prime Market.
Trading value on the TSE Prime Market was approximately ¥6.64 trillion. By sector, mining, oil and coal products, and wholesale rose, while nonferrous metals, electric appliances, securities, and commodities futures declined.
霞ヶ関キャピタル surged after reports that securities companies had raised their target prices. Meanwhile, Stanley Electric plunged after reporting a decline in profit for the first half.
Among indicators related to the Nikkei Average, TOPIX rose, with approximately 858 advancers and 686 decliners. Trading volume was 2.12 billion shares, and trading value was ¥6.64 trillion.