The Nikkei Average started the afternoon session 416 points lower, with Fujikura, Nintendo and other stocks declining. Attention is focused on afternoon session trading as an indication of overall market conditions.
The Nikkei Stock Average began the afternoon session 416 points below the previous day's closing level. The overall market was reported to remain on a downward trend.
Among individual stocks, Fujikura, Nintendo and others were reported to have declined. In the overview of the afternoon session opening, selling pressure from institutional investors and overall market weakness were cited as possible factors drawing attention.