The Nikkei average is up 451 yen (as of 1:50 pm). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, Tohoku Electric＜8035＞, Fast Retailing＜9983＞, and TDK＜6762＞ are among the top contributors, while NTT DATA G＜9613＞, Tokio Marine Holdings＜8766＞, and Suzuki＜7269＞ are among the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, machinery, marine transportation, other finance, chemicals, and precision instruments have risen the most, while oil & coal products, rubber products, insurance, mining, and banks have fallen the most.
The Nikkei average is expanding its gains. High-tech and large-cap stocks such as electronic components and semiconductors continue to be sought after.