In the Tokyo stock market around mid-morning on the 14th, the Nikkei Average edged higher, at one point rising into the mid-¥68,100s. Futures buying led the advance, with trading value at approximately ¥1.93 trillion; by stock, SoftBank Group and Fujikura stood out on the upside.
Around mid-morning on the 14th, the Nikkei Stock Average was up approximately ¥370 from the previous day, and the Tokyo stock market continued to edge higher. The Nikkei Average rose into the mid-¥68,100s at one point, as buying by overseas short-term investors seeking near-term gains intensified in futures and pushed the index higher.
Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group and Fujikura stood out on the upside. Meanwhile, selling emerged in pharmaceutical and financial stocks, including Olympus, and the overall market at times struggled to extend its gains.
As of 10:00, trading value on the TSE Prime Market was estimated at ¥1.9251 trillion, while trading volume was 569.57 million shares. Trading activity remained heavy, with short-term fund flows continuing to influence the Nikkei Average.
Advantest, Taiyo Yuden and Lasertec traded relatively firmly among related stocks, while Fast Retailing, Terumo and Chugai Pharmaceutical were cited among the decliners.