The Nikkei 225 rose for a sixth consecutive session, closing ¥737.12 higher than the previous day at ¥70,683.98. Advancing issues on the TSE Prime Market substantially outnumbered decliners, with アドテスト the top contributor, lifting the Nikkei.
The Nikkei 225 rose for a sixth consecutive session, closing ¥737.12 higher than the previous day at ¥70,683.98, not ¥70,693.98. Advancing issues on the TSE Prime Market substantially outnumbered decliners, and trading ended.
アドテスト was the top positive contributor to the Nikkei, lifting it by ¥334.41. It was followed by TDK at ¥91.52, ファストリ at ¥72.81, フジクラ at ¥58.45 and リクルート at ¥34.38.
The top negative contributor reduced the Nikkei by ¥163.43, with SBG in first place. キオクシア, コクサイエレ, ネクソン and KDDI also contributed to the decline.
By sector, 30 of the 33 sectors rose, with declines limited to information and communications, construction, and air transportation. Nonferrous metals led the gainers, followed by precision instruments, banks, insurance, iron and steel, and glass and ceramics.