The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥64,427.14 as of 2 p.m., up ¥101.50 from the previous day. SBG was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei, adding ¥94.93.
The Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥64,427.14 as of 2 p.m., up ¥101.50 from the previous day. Among all stocks, advancers substantially outnumbered decliners, with 954 gainers, 538 decliners and 57 unchanged.
SBG had the largest impact on the Nikkei in terms of contribution, lifting the index by ¥94.93. It was followed by Tokyo Electron, Mitsubishi Corp., Nitori Holdings and Lasertec, while contributions from other stocks also supported the overall index.
Negative contributions totaled ¥189.87, with Fast Retailing among the leading downward factors. It was followed by Ibiden, Fujikura, Advantest and TDK, each of which contributed to the decline. By sector, 22 of the 33 sectors advanced, led by oil and coal products, marine transportation, wholesale trade, and electric power and gas.