The Nikkei Average was trading approximately ¥220 above the previous day's level on the afternoon of the 3rd, recovering its gains from the opening of the afternoon session. SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron and Mitsubishi Corporation were among the top contributors.
The Nikkei Stock Average was trading approximately ¥220 above the previous day's level on the afternoon of the 3rd. After entering the afternoon session, it maintained its gains and continued trading above levels near the opening price. In foreign exchange trading, the dollar was trading in the ¥157.80 range, with the yen firmer than in the morning.
SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron and Mitsubishi Corporation were among the stocks making the largest positive contributions to the Nikkei Average. Meanwhile, Fast Retailing, Ibiden and Fujikura were among the largest negative contributors.
As of 12:45 p.m., trading volume on the Prime Market was approximately 1,081.24 million shares, while trading value was approximately ¥3.8537 trillion. These figures represent part of afternoon trading activity.
Overall, the Nikkei Average remained in positive territory compared with the previous day, while movements in the top contributing stocks and the levels of trading volume and value indicated active market conditions.