The Nikkei Average was trading approximately ¥30 above the previous day’s level, while Kioxia, Advantest and Lasertec were among the stocks with the highest afternoon trading value. The dollar-yen rate was trading around ¥158.
The Nikkei Average was trading approximately ¥30 above the previous day’s level, with buying dominating in the afternoon at one point and extending the gain. It subsequently struggled to advance as investors sold while waiting for a rebound.
NTT, Kioxia, Sumitomo Chemical, Tokio Marine and SoftBank Group were among the stocks with the highest trading volume during the 2 p.m. hour. Kioxia, Advantest, Lasertec, Ibiden and Taiyo Yuden were among the leading stocks by trading value shortly after 2 p.m.
The exchange rate was trading at around ¥158 to the dollar, with the yen weakening, although overall market movements were limited. The figures as of 2 p.m. include the point at which the Nikkei Average reached its high, and afternoon trading was pressured by selling from investors waiting for a rebound.
The information was provided by Wealth Advisor, and further market information from the company may be provided in the future.