The Nikkei Average extended its gains sharply to ¥64,067.10, up ¥798 from the previous day. TOPIX edged lower, while the Nikkei rose further during the morning and the broader market remained firm against the backdrop of overseas market moves.
At midday on the 28th, the Nikkei Average had risen sharply to ¥64,067.10, up ¥798.73 from the previous day. TOPIX was also slightly lower at 3,996.53 points.
Trading took place on the TSE Prime Market. Trading volume was 1.04216 billion shares and turnover was ¥3.8287 trillion. There were 491 advancers, 1,028 decliners, and 34 unchanged issues.
By sector, glass and ceramics, nonferrous metals, electrical appliances, and machinery remained firm, while insurance, foods, and other products declined. During the session, buying continued in US equities and semiconductor-related stocks, with movements in the US market on the 27th providing reassurance.