The Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second straight session at the close on the 20th, ending down ¥841.28 from the previous day at ¥64,075.42. SBG exerted the largest downward contribution, while Fast Retailing pushed the Nikkei higher. Movements in mobile-related stocks were also reported.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading on the 20th at ¥64,075.42, down ¥841.28 from the previous day, extending its decline for a second straight session. On the TSE Prime Market, 333 stocks rose, 1,177 fell and 37 were unchanged, with decliners far outnumbering advancers.
Negative contributions to the Nikkei Stock Average totaled 235.43 points, with SBG the largest, followed by Tokyo Electron, Advantest, Fujikura and Ibiden.
Fast Retailing was the largest positive contributor, adding 122.17 points to the Nikkei Stock Average. Terumo, Konami Group, Bandai Namco Holdings and Chugai Pharmaceutical also contributed.
By sector, 9 of the 33 sectors rose, led by Other Products, Retail Trade, Pharmaceuticals and Precision Instruments. The leading decliners included Nonferrous Metals, Banks and Glass and Ceramics Products.