The Nikkei average ended trading on the 14th at ¥68,713.80, up ¥405.21 from the previous day, marking its fourth consecutive gain. Advancing stocks greatly outnumbered decliners.
The Nikkei average ended trading on the TSE Prime Market at ¥68,713.80, up ¥405.21 from the previous day, marking its fourth consecutive gain. Advancing stocks greatly outnumbered decliners.
Advantest was the top contributor, lifting the Nikkei average by ¥224.46. SBG, Kioxia, Sony Group and Nexon also made positive contributions.
Ibiden was the largest negative contributor, weighing on the index by ¥51.96, followed by Tokyo Electron, Recruit, Trend Micro and Chugai Pharmaceutical. By sector, 19 of 33 sectors rose, with Other Products ranking first.
Advantest was cited as a major related player, while Ibiden was also highlighted as a major related player.