The Nikkei average stood at ¥65,192.27 at 10 a.m., down ¥1,108.17 from the previous day. Advantest dragged the Nikkei down by ¥337.9, making it the largest contributor to the decline.
As of 10 a.m., the Nikkei average stood at ¥65,192.27, down ¥1,108.17 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime market, 955 stocks rose, 538 fell and 58 were unchanged, with advancing issues outnumbering decliners.
Advantest was the largest negative contributor to the Nikkei average, dragging it down by ¥337.9. Tokyo Electron, SoftBank Group, Kioxia and Ibiden also made significant negative contributions.
Fast Retailing was the largest positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei average by ¥62.75. Kikkoman, OMRON, Kao and Astellas Pharma also contributed.
By sector, 24 of 33 sectors rose, led by marine transportation, foods, iron and steel, and pharmaceuticals. The sectors with the largest declines were nonferrous metals, electric appliances and metal products.