During the morning session, SUMCO traded at ¥3,131 and TOWA at ¥2,430, with both falling sharply from the previous day. Semiconductor-related stocks broadly extended their declines, and the SOX Index fell for the fourth consecutive day.
According to the report published as of 14:09 on 13 October, SUMCO was at ¥3,131, down ¥295 from the previous day, while TOWA was at ¥2,430, down ¥220. Nomura Micro Science was also at ¥3,460, down ¥320, indicating that selling was spreading across semiconductor-related stocks.
The article showed semiconductor manufacturing equipment stocks broadly trading lower, suggesting that declines in individual stocks reflected the overall bearish market sentiment. It also referred to the SOX Index, indicating that the decline was continuing in tandem with moves in US technology stocks.
The report focuses on specific stock names and price movements, positioning it as a short market update summarising the morning session. Subsequent reports may provide more detail on sector trends and expectations for recoveries in individual stocks.