The resilience of Semiconductors-related stocks provides support.

The Nikkei average fell, closing at 39,981.06 yen, down 102.24 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion and 50 million shares) in Trade. Influenced by the drop in tech stocks in the previous day's USA market, selling started initially, and shortly after the beginning of Trade, it dropped to 39,705.81 yen. However, after the selling subsided, Semiconductors stocks rebounded, and the exchange rate temporarily shifted to a weaker yen at around 158 yen per dollar, leading to a subsequent slow-down in the decline. Additionally, USA stock Futures remained stable.

Fisco Japan02:21 ET

JP Movers | Rakuten Group Rose 5.73%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Rakuten Group(4755.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.73% to close at 920.1 yen. In addition, the top loser was Tokio Marine Holdings(8766.JP)，falling 4.06% to end at 5481.0 yen.

Moomoo News01:50 ET

Today's flows: 01/08 Disco saw an inflow of JPY¥ 12.84 billion, Japan Tobacco saw an outflow of JPY¥ 7.62 billion

On January 8th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 835.76 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 900.08 billion.$Disco(6146.JP)$, $Advantest(6857.JP)$ and $Lasertec(6920.JP)$ were net buyers of JPY¥ 12

Moomoo News01:45 ET

The Nikkei average is down 77 yen, while Dow Inc Futures are holding steady, providing a sense of relief.

The Nikkei average is down 77 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, TDK <6762>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Tokio Marine <8766> are among the top negative contributors, while Advantest <6857>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, and Disco <6146> are among the top positive contributors. In the Sector, Insurance, Other Financing Business, Securities Futures, Other Products, and Real Estate are among the sectors with the highest decline rates, whereas Marine Transportation, Precision Instruments, Nonferrous Metals, and Warehouse Transportation are not.

Fisco Japan23:53 ET

The Nikkei average opened 89 points lower in the afternoon session, with NINTENDO CO LTD and Nissan falling.

[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39993.72; -89.58 TOPIX; 2772.18; -14.39 [Afternoon Market Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon started at 39993.72 yen, down 89.58 yen compared to the previous day, narrowing the decline from the morning close (39942.95 yen). During lunch time, the Nikkei 225 Futures traded in a strong range between 39940 yen and 40060 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is at 1 dollar = 158.20-30 yen, roughly the same level as around 9 AM.

Fisco Japan22:57 ET

The Nikkei Average is down about 90 yen, with Fast Retailing, TDK, and Sony Group Corp being the top contributors to the decline.

At 12:47 PM on the 8th, the Nikkei Stock Average is trading around 39,990 yen, down by about 90 yen compared to the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying is dominant as trading begins, reducing the decline. Even after recovering the psychological threshold of 40,000 yen, it continues to trade around that level. In the foreign exchange market, the dollar is around 158.20 yen, indicating a slight depreciation of the yen. In terms of negative contribution to the Nikkei Stock Average's constituent stocks, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, TDK <6762.T>, and Sony Group Corp <6758.T> are at the top.

Kabushiki Shimbun22:51 ET