The Nikkei Average sharply extended gains for a third straight session. The closing price was ¥65,018.95, with the top contributors, Advantest and Tokyo Electron, lifting the index by approximately ¥652.
The Nikkei Average sharply extended gains for a third straight session at the close, ending at ¥65,018.95. The daily report shows the change from the previous day and the specific magnitude of the move, while the article emphasizes the sharp rise.
In the contribution ranking, Advantest and Tokyo Electron made significant contributions to the Nikkei Average's rise, together contributing approximately ¥652.
Overall, the market maintained its upward trend toward the close, and attention is also focused on the movements of other market indicators and stocks, although the article provides limited detail on factors other than individual stocks.