As of 13:00, the Nikkei Average was in the ¥66,232 range, down ¥132 from the previous day's close. Ibiden was the largest contributor to the decline, weighing on the index by ¥76.1, while Kioxia and Fast Retailing were among the other stocks affecting the index's contribution breakdown.
As of 13:00 on the TSE Prime Market, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥66,232.13, down ¥132.07 from the previous close. There were 504 advancing issues, 977 declining issues and 65 unchanged issues, with decliners substantially outnumbering advancers.
Ibiden was the largest negative contributor to the Nikkei Average at -¥76.1, exerting the greatest downward pressure on the index. Kioxia, Fast Retailing, Chugai Pharmaceutical and KDDI followed, each contributing in the ¥18 to ¥34 range.
SBG was the largest positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei Average by approximately ¥58.73, followed by Tokyo Electron, Advantest, Recruit and Screen. By sector, 10 sectors rose. Banks, insurance, electric power and nonferrous metals were among the factors supporting gains, while pharmaceuticals, metal products, and pulp and paper were among the leading decliners.
The latest data showed both stocks weighing on and supporting the Nikkei as the index generally remained soft, with a bias in overall stock movements. Attention will remain focused on developments as of 13:00 and at the afternoon open.