As of 15:00 on the 25th, the Nikkei average stood at ¥66,329.10, up ¥815.11 from the previous day. Tokyo Electron was the top contributor, adding ¥236.33 to the Nikkei average.
As of 15:00 on the 25th, the Nikkei average stood at ¥66,329.10, up ¥815.11 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime Market, 1,104 stocks advanced, 383 declined and 60 were unchanged, with advancing issues significantly outnumbering decliners.
Tokyo Electron was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei average, adding ¥236.33, followed by Advantest at ¥185.85, Ibiden at ¥68.72, Fast Retailing at ¥53.10 and Recruit Holdings at ¥43.75. SoftBank Group was the largest negative contributor, weighing on the index by ¥167.34.
By sector, 31 of the 33 sectors rose, with information and communications and construction the only 2 sectors to decline. In the latest market update, financial stocks, including banks, continue to attract attention for their contributions and performance.