The Nikkei Stock Average ended higher for the second straight session on the 12th, up ¥553.84 from the previous day at ¥67,524.06. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, advancers substantially outnumbered decliners.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥67,524.06 on the 12th, up ¥553.84 from the previous day, marking a second straight gain. Across the market, advancers substantially outnumbered decliners, with buying prevailing. Constituents on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market also showed notable positive contributions.
Tokyo Electron was the Nikkei's top positive contributor, lifting the index by ¥148.84. Advantest followed with a ¥69.99 contribution, Recruit with ¥49.78, Fujikura with ¥44.25 and Kioxia with ¥43.65, supporting the overall advance.
Among stocks making large negative contributions, Fast Retailing weighed on the index by ¥53.9, followed by Daikin at ¥21.96, Toyota Tsusho at ¥17.7, Nitori Holdings at ¥13.28 and Otsuka Holdings at ¥10.39. Negative factors were also observed.
By sector, 21 of the 33 sectors rose, with non-ferrous metals ranking first, followed by banks, mining and services. Rubber products, marine transportation and air transportation were among the leading decliners. Buying prevailed across the market.