The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in 3 sessions, trading toward the end of the morning session at ¥65,982.49, up ¥656.07. Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group alone boosted the Nikkei Average by approximately ¥159.
The Nikkei Average rebounded in morning trading, with gains in U.S. stocks and buying in the domestic market leading the advance. As of the morning close on the 20th, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥65,982.49, while estimated trading volume was approximately 10.7 billion shares. Among the index constituents, 175 stocks rose, 48 fell and 2 were unchanged.
Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group was the top positive contributor, boosting the Nikkei Average by approximately ¥159. Fast Retailing, Kioxia Holdings, Recruit Holdings and Terumo also made significant positive contributions.
Tokyo Electron was the top negative contributor, dragging the Nikkei Average down by approximately ¥100. Ibiden, Advantest, Fujikura, Kyocera, Murata Manufacturing and Lasertec also declined. By sector, transportation equipment, electric power and gas, and pharmaceuticals rose, while steel, banking and insurance fell.
The leading gainers of the day included SoftBank Group, Fast Retailing, Kioxia Holdings, Recruit Holdings and Terumo, while the top decliners included Tokyo Electron, Ibiden, Advantest and Fujikura.