The Nikkei Average fell sharply for the first time in five sessions, closing at ¥57,434.77. On the 6th, SoftBank Group and Advantest together dragged the Nikkei Average down by approximately ¥665 based on their index contributions.
At the close on the 6th, the Nikkei Average stood at ¥57,434.77, down ¥3,643.13 from the previous day. The index plunged after opening, and its recovery remained limited, finishing below the 30,000 mark. During the day, selling intensified mainly in domestic AI- and semiconductor-related stocks against the backdrop of declines in U.S. equities. The Nikkei Average remained sharply lower throughout both the morning and afternoon sessions, marking its fifth consecutive decline.
SoftBank Group was the largest negative contributor, dragging the Nikkei Average down by approximately ¥348, followed by Advantest, which dragged it down by approximately ¥317. Fast Retailing, Tokyo Electron, Recruit Holdings, Ibiden and TDK were among the other stocks that weighed on the index, while Daikin Industries and others supported the positive contribution from advancing stocks.