The Nikkei Average extended its decline. Mitsubishi Motors continued to rise, following reports that it would supply the Triton to Honda under an OEM arrangement. Fujitsu remained firm, and collaboration began toward establishing a quantum computing research center.
The Nikkei Stock Average was reported to have extended its decline in the Tokyo market. Investors appeared to be focused on developments near the close.
Mitsubishi Motors extended its gains following reports that it would supply the Triton to Honda under an OEM arrangement. The performance of related stocks has become a focus of market attention.
Fujitsu was reported to be performing steadily, and was also reported to have begun collaborating toward the establishment of a quantum computing research center.