The Nikkei Stock Average rose ¥784.53 from the previous day to ¥68,308.59 on the 13th, extending its winning streak to 3 days. Advancers significantly outnumbered decliners, while gains in stocks with large index contributions lifted the market.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the 13th at ¥68,308.59, up ¥784.53 (1.16%) from the previous day, extending its winning streak to 3 days. On the TSE Prime Market, 1,007 stocks advanced, 497 declined and 46 were unchanged, with advancers significantly outnumbering decliners.
Advantest was the Nikkei's top positive contributor, lifting the index by ¥335.49, followed by Tokyo Electron at ¥124.70, Ibiden at ¥72.41, Murata Manufacturing at ¥62.19 and TDK at ¥60.84.
Fast Retailing was the top negative contributor, dragging the index down by ¥56.32. FANUC, Konami Group, Bandai Namco Holdings and Sony Group also contributed to the decline.
By sector, 21 of 33 sectors advanced, led by banks. Glass and ceramics, electrical appliances and nonferrous metals followed. Rubber products, iron and steel, and other products were among the top decliners.