The Nikkei average fell for the first time in 4 days, down ¥429.23 from the previous day to ¥60,819.36. On the TSE Prime, the number of advancing stocks substantially exceeded the number of declining stocks.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the 12th at ¥60,819.36, down ¥429.23 (-0.70%) from the previous day, falling for the first time in 4 days. On the TSE Prime, there were 957 advancing stocks, 548 declining stocks and 40 unchanged stocks, with advancing stocks substantially outnumbering declining stocks.
The Nikkei average's negative contribution was a 313.91-yen drag, led by Advantest. Recruit, SBG, Ibiden and Fanuc followed. Konami G was the top positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei average by approximately ¥16.9. KDDI, Tokyo Electron, Secom and JT also contributed positively.
By sector, 27 of the 33 sectors rose. Fisheries and agriculture, rubber products, foods and land transportation were among the top performers, while services, nonferrous metals and electric appliances were among the leading decliners.
The main takeaway from the Nikkei average was that contribution remained concentrated in particular stocks, including in afternoon trading, with individual stock movements affecting the index.