[Nikkei Stock Average and TOPIX (Table)]
Nikkei average; 39,695.89; +112.81 TOPIX; 2,822.87; +13.24 In the afternoon, the Nikkei average widened its gains slightly from the previous closing price (39,687.40 yen) and started trading at 39,695.89 yen, 112.81 yen higher than the previous business day. Note that the Nikkei 225 futures during lunchtime remained unchanged. In the morning session, the Nikkei average rose to near the 40,000 yen level, but after a round of buying in the morning, the market was quiet. While most Asian stocks were in positive territory, the Nikkei average at the start of the afternoon session widened its gains slightly. Although there is a lack of clues, the market is aware of the underlying strength.
In the TSE prime market, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha <9107>, Sosei Next <6526>, Hitachi <6501>, NTT <9432>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, Nintendo Co., Ltd. <7974>, among others, rose. On the other hand, Laser Tech <6920>, TOWA <6315>, and others fell. By industry, marine shipping, insurance, petroleum, and coal were among the top gainers.
Summary of the start of the afternoon session
The afternoon Nikkei average widened its gains slightly from the previous closing price (39,687.40 yen) and started trading at 39,695.89 yen, 112.81 yen higher than the previous business day. Note that the Nikkei 225 futures during lunchtime remained unchanged. In the morning session, the Nikkei average rose to near the 40,000 yen level, but after a round of buying in the morning, the market was quiet. While most Asian stocks were in positive territory, the Nikkei average at the start of the afternoon session widened its gains slightly. Although there is a lack of clues, the market is aware of the underlying strength.
In the TSE prime market, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha <9107>, Sosei Next <6526>, Hitachi <6501>, NTT <9432>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, Nintendo Co., Ltd. <7974>, among others, rose. On the other hand, Laser Tech <6920>, TOWA <6315>, and others fell. By industry, marine shipping, insurance, petroleum, and coal were among the top gainers.