The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in 3 sessions at the close of the morning session on the 27th, ending at ¥66,164.19, down ¥97.97 from the previous day. The report also highlights the stocks that contributed to the index's decline and those that contributed to its rise.
The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in 3 sessions at the close of the morning session on the 27th, ending at ¥66,164.19, down ¥97.97 from the previous day. On the TSE Prime Market, 652 stocks rose, 837 fell, and 61 were unchanged.
Advantest was the top negative contributor to the Nikkei Average, weighing on it by ¥197.91. Fast Retailing, SoftBank Group, Chugai Pharmaceutical, and KDDI followed among the leading negative contributors.
Kioxia was the top positive contributor, lifting the Nikkei Average by ¥72.51. Fujikura, Ibiden, TDK, and Tokyo Electron followed among the leading positive contributors.
By sector, 12 of the 33 sectors advanced. The top performers were nonferrous metals, mining, electric appliances, and securities and commodities, while the leading decliners included marine transportation, other products, and pharmaceuticals.