The Nikkei Stock Average was about ¥1,020 higher than on the previous trading day, with Ibiden, Socionext and Sumitomo Electric Industries among the top gainers in the constituent stocks. Buying was dominant from the start of morning trading, and the Nikkei Average had risen sharply as of 9:32 a.m., but selling from investors waiting to lock in gains after the opening left the upside constrained, according to the report.
The Nikkei Stock Average was trading about ¥1,020 above the previous trading day’s level, with buying dominant from early morning. At 9:32 a.m., the Nikkei Average briefly reached a level about ¥1,230 higher, but selling from investors waiting to lock in gains subsequently capped the upside. The dollar was around ¥157.90, with the yen strengthening from early morning levels.
Ibiden, Socionext, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Resonac Holdings and Ebara were among the top gainers in the Nikkei constituent stocks, while several other stocks also ranked among the leading advancers. The top decliners included MS&AD, Recruit Holdings, Comsys Holdings, Kansai Electric Power and TEPCO Holdings.
Provided by Wealth Advisor Co., the report covers intraday market trends, with attention focused on movements in the Nikkei Average and the contribution of individual constituent stocks. Further market developments will be watched.