The Nikkei Average extended its decline in the morning session. Tokyo Electron's decline dragged the Nikkei down by approximately ¥191, leaving the morning close at ¥66,050.33. Selling prevailed at the open following the performance of U.S. stocks.
The Nikkei Average extended its decline in the morning session, with 162 Nikkei Average constituents rising, 63 falling and 0 unchanged. The morning close was ¥66,050.33, with estimated trading volume of 1,102,820,000 shares.
Tokyo Electron was the top negative contributor, dragging the index down by approximately ¥191, followed by Advantest, Fast Retailing, Fujikura and Recruit Holdings.
Toyota Tsusho was the top positive contributor, lifting the index by approximately ¥21, followed by KDDI, Toyota Motor and SoftBank Group.
Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group, Toyota Tsusho, KDDI, Toyota Motor and Mitsubishi Corporation rose. Tokyo Electron, Advantest, Fast Retailing, Recruit Holdings and Lasertec declined.