The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in 4 days, closing at ¥63,268.37, up ¥1,078.72 from the previous day. Advantest was the top contributor, adding approximately ¥601, followed by SoftBank Group, which also supported the index.
As of the close on the 27th, the Nikkei Average had risen ¥1,078.72 from the previous day to finish at ¥63,268.37. Buying led the market from the morning against a backdrop of gains in US stocks the previous day, and the index exceeded ¥63,600 at one point. The afternoon session saw a consolidation at high levels, with gains narrowing somewhat toward the end of the session.
Advantest was the top positive contributor, adding approximately ¥601 to the Nikkei Average. SoftBank Group ranked second, followed by Tokyo Electron, Ibiden, TDK, Fanuc and Lasertec among the other positive contributors.
On the TSE Prime Market, trading volume reached 2.24473 billion shares and trading value reached ¥6.936 trillion. By sector, nonferrous metals, electric appliances and banks rose, while real estate, pharmaceuticals and land transportation declined. Despite the Nikkei Average's sharp rebound, stock performance varied.