The Nikkei average extended its gains at the close on the 7th, ending at ¥66,639.84, up ¥1,378.90 from the previous close. SBG was the top contributor, followed by Advantest and Tokyo Electron.
The Nikkei average ended the 7th at ¥66,639.84, up ¥1,378.90 from the previous day and marking a continued advance. On the TSE Prime market, 630 stocks rose, 883 fell and 36 were unchanged, with decliners outnumbering advancers.
SBG was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei average, adding ¥504.44. Advantest followed with a ¥335.49 contribution, Tokyo Electron with ¥253.43, Kioxia with ¥118.97 and Ibiden with ¥115.65. On the downside, the largest negative contribution was a ¥24.3 drag, led by Konami Group.
By sector, 17 of the 33 sectors rose. Marine transportation was the top-performing sector, followed by glass and ceramics, electrical equipment and nonferrous metals. Fisheries, agriculture and forestry, pharmaceuticals, and banking were among the leading decliners.
In related news, Kabutan News reported the day's price movements as part of its coverage of the Nikkei average, along with the contributions of individual stocks and sector trends.