The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in 3 sessions, with Fujikura alone contributing approximately ¥60 to the gain. Trading in the morning session ended at ¥65,598.68, with advancers outnumbering decliners.
In the morning session on the 25th, the Nikkei Average rebounded and ended trading at ¥65,598.68. U.S. stocks were mixed the previous day, with the Dow performing steadily but semiconductor stocks weak. Selling prevailed after the open, but the index recovered into positive territory as investors bought back shares.
Fujikura was the top contributor to gains, lifting the Nikkei Average by approximately ¥60. Ibiden, SoftBank Group, Fast Retailing and KDDI also posted strong gains.
Advantest was the top contributor to losses, pulling the Nikkei Average down by approximately ¥190. TDK, Disco, FANUC, Honda and Toyota Motor also declined for a second consecutive session.
By contribution breakdown, 139 stocks rose, 83 fell and 3 were unchanged. The index traded near ¥65,600 toward the morning close and ended the morning session modestly higher.