The Nikkei Stock Average fell back to ¥66,016.36 at the close, down ¥200.43 from the previous day. The decline was led by selling of consumer-related stocks, although the market was also seen resisting further losses in the afternoon session.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥66,016.36, down ¥200.43, or 0.30%, from the previous day. Trading volume was approximately 2.20859 billion shares, while trading value was about ¥7.9134 trillion, with movements in TSE Prime-listed stocks influencing the market.
The main focus today was the early selling of consumer-related stocks against the backdrop of a decline in Walmart's share price in the United States, although the market was seen resisting further losses after the selling subsided. Movements in the indices, including the Nikkei's contribution figures and TOPIX's performance, remained limited.
Among individual stocks, Fujikura, Taiyo Yuden, Ryohin Keikaku, Asics and Sanrio fell, while shipping stocks NYK Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen were bought. Stocks cited as gainers included Kioxia, Advantest and Tokyo Electron. Overall, 883 TSE Prime-listed stocks rose and 622 fell.
The largest positive contributors to the Nikkei were Advantest, Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, KDDI and TDK, while Fast Retailing, SoftBank Group, Recruit, Shin-Etsu Chemical and Nisshin Steel stood out among the largest negative contributors. Overall, gainers outnumbered decliners on the TSE Prime market, with notable movements in sectors including shipping and mining.