Around mid-afternoon on the 13th, the Nikkei 225 was soft in the Tokyo stock market. Selling in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks continued, while trading companies and financial stocks rose, resulting in divergent movements despite the market's decline.
Around mid-afternoon on the 13th, the Nikkei 225 was trading in the mid-¥66,750 range, down approximately ¥1,400 from the previous day. Selling remained concentrated in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks amid market movements ahead of the three-day weekend.
Trading companies remained firm, with stocks including Mitsubishi Corporation and Itochu widening their gains. Financial stocks also showed notable gains, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors, with the three major megabanks, including Mitsubishi UFJ, all advancing.
Disco, Murata Manufacturing and Ibiden declined, while Fast Retailing, Chugai Pharmaceutical and Astellas Pharma performed relatively well. Nitto Kogyo and other stocks also moved in mixed directions over a short period. Trading value on the TSE Prime Market was approximately ¥5.3153 trillion, and trading volume was approximately 1.46653 billion shares.
The movements cited in the article reflect reporting by Nikkei QUICK News, contrasting continued selling in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks with the relative strength of trading companies and financial stocks.