The Nikkei average extended its gains sharply from the previous day, with the morning close at ¥68,355.81. Gainers substantially outnumbered decliners, and buying was prominent across the market.
In the Japanese stock market at the morning close on the 1st, the Nikkei average ended the morning session at ¥68,355.81, up ¥1,602.09 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime market, 512 stocks rose, 991 fell and 40 were unchanged. Although decliners outnumbered advancers, the Nikkei average remained firm.
Advantest was the top positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei average by ¥648.05. It was followed by Tokyo Electron at ¥283.17, SoftBank Group at ¥171.52, Fast Retailing at ¥137.54 and Ibiden at ¥105.18.
Tokio Marine was the top negative contributor, with the largest decline at ¥13.65. It was followed by Chugai Pharmaceutical at ¥13.05, Mitsubishi Corporation at ¥6.88, Otsuka Holdings at ¥6.57 and Recruit at ¥5.56. By sector, 10 of 33 sectors rose, led by electrical equipment, followed by precision instruments, information and communications, and metal products. Insurance, banks, and oil and coal products were the main decliners.
According to reports from related media, today's article was provided as a Kabutan News report and covered the Nikkei average, stocks contributing to gains and losses, and sector performance.