The Nikkei Average suffered a sharp decline for the 3rd consecutive session, closing at ¥62,188.63. Advantest reduced the index by approximately ¥601 on its own.
The Nikkei Average suffered a sharp decline for the 3rd consecutive session, closing at ¥62,188.63, down ¥893.23 from the previous day, or 1.42%.
The movement of individual stocks contributed to the broader market decline, with Advantest in particular exerting downward pressure on the market.
Advantest was reported to have reduced the index by approximately ¥601 on its own.