The Nikkei rose modestly for a second straight session, with Fast Retailing alone lifting the index by approximately ¥56. The index stood at ¥63,966.87 at the morning close, as buying led the market with more stocks advancing.
The Nikkei rose modestly and ended the morning session on the 17th. The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥63,966.87, with estimated trading volume in the 900-million-share range.
Fast Retailing was the top positive contributor, with a contribution of approximately ¥56. Recruit Holdings and SoftBank Group followed, contributing approximately ¥32 and ¥27, respectively.
Advantest was the top negative contributor, pushing the index down by approximately ¥152. Tokyo Electron, Ibiden and Kioxia Holdings were among the several stocks that continued to decline.
By sector, Other Products, Insurance and Pharmaceuticals rose, while Mining, Oil and Nonferrous Metals fell. By Nikkei constituent, 180 stocks rose, 44 fell and 1 was unchanged.