The Nikkei 225 extended its gains at the midday break on the 6th, with the morning-session closing level at ¥70,081.53, up ¥134.67. The number of advancing stocks on the TSE Prime market substantially exceeded the number of decliners.
The Nikkei 225 extended its gains at the midday break on the 6th, with the morning-session closing level at ¥70,081.53, up ¥134.67 from the previous day. Trading took place on the TSE Prime Market, where advancing stocks substantially outnumbered decliners, and the market maintained a firm trend.
Advantest was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei 225, adding ¥148.87, followed by Fujikura, Fast Retailing, Recruit and TDK among the leading contributors.
SBG was the largest negative contributor, subtracting ¥139.97, followed by Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, Kyocera and Kokusai Electric.
By sector, 26 of the 33 sectors rose, led by iron and steel, followed by non-ferrous metals, insurance and banks.
Overall, advancing stocks continued to substantially outnumber decliners, making it a day that indicated the direction of the broader market.