As catalysts for morning trading, HENNGE, Sapporo Breweries and Sumitomo Forestry showed substantial price moves, all rising sharply from the previous day. The stocks were observed to continue moving higher after the settlement date for the public offering shares had passed.
HENNGE closed at ¥2,480, up ¥214 from the previous day, and was reported to have continued moving higher.
Sapporo Breweries rose ¥111.5 to ¥2,079, with the rebound in funds flowing into the food sector cited as a possible factor.
Sumitomo Forestry rose ¥67 to ¥1,288, with US-related factors against a backdrop of lower long-term interest rates cited as a possible factor.