The Nikkei average fell for the first time in 3 days, closing ¥648 lower than the previous day at ¥70,035. TOPIX constituents were revised down approximately 40% to 986 companies, with only 35 new additions expected, leaving the market in a wait-and-see mode.
The Nikkei average fell for the first time in 3 days, closing down ¥648 at ¥70,035. Profit-taking dominated the market, which is now focused on assessing future developments.
TOPIX constituents were revised down 40% to 986 companies, with a total of 35 new additions, including 日本マクドナルドHD and GO.
Among individual stocks, ヤマハ発動機 rose 2.3%, supported by its agreement to collaborate with major U.S. agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere.
In corporate earnings and outlooks, ABCマート revised up its net profit forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 to ¥47.7 billion, helped by a recovery in inbound demand.
Solar-cell manufacturing equipment maker エヌ・ピー・シー expects operating profit for the fiscal year ending August 2027 to rise 62.9%, partly because of the impact of a shift in the timing of results.