Tokyo stocks edged lower as profit-taking selling spread across AI-related stocks. The Nikkei fell by slightly more than ¥130 from the previous day, while TOPIX extended its winning streak to 6 trading days.
Tokyo stocks edged lower for the first time in 3 days, with the Nikkei Stock Average ending at ¥66,131.98, down ¥130.18 from the previous day. Selling prevailed, particularly in AI-related stocks, while small-lot buying and selling crossed amid thin trading.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index, or TOPIX, rose 6.20 points to 4,117.22, extending its winning streak to 6 trading days. Trading volume was 1.96156 billion shares, and trading value was ¥7.87 trillion.
By sector, other products, precision instruments and pharmaceuticals declined. Nonferrous metals, oil and coal products, and banks advanced.
The Standard TOP20 on the Standard Market extended its gains. The Growth 250 and Growth Core on the Growth Market were firm.