Sell-off of stocks related to semiconductors is increasing for profit-taking.

The Nikkei average fell significantly for the first time in four days, closing at 41,190.68 yen, down by 1,033.34 yen with an estimated volume of 1.8 billion 30 million shares traded. Following the trend of profit-taking selling led by high-tech stocks in the US market, amid increasing expectations for early rate cuts, stocks with a large contribution to the index such as semiconductor related stocks were sold in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei average started at 41,668.86 yen and widened the decline to 41,188.29 yen in the mid-morning of the morning session. In addition, in the foreign exchange market, the yen has been appreciating.

Fisco Japan03:14 ET

The Nikkei Average sharply fell, with selling pressure intensifying ahead of the 3-day holiday, resulting in the largest decline this year.

On the 11th, the US stock market was mixed. The Dow Inc rose 32.39 points (+0.08%) to 39,753.75, the Nasdaq fell 364.04 points (-1.95%) to 18,283.41, and the S&P 500 ended trading at 5,584.54, down 49.37 points (-0.88%). The June Consumer Price Index (CPI) serves as evidence of the slowdown in inflation, boosting expectations of a rate cut. Dow Inc moved steadily throughout the day supported by the recovery of real estate and other interest rate-sensitive trades such as A-REIT ETF and Index ETF.

Fisco Japan02:30 ET

Nikkei Average fell 1,007 yen, with focus on corporate earnings and US PPI.

As of 2:40pm, the Nikkei average was down by 1007 yen. In terms of Nikkei contribution, companies such as Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (8035), First Retailing Co., Ltd. (9983), Advantest Corporation (6857) are among the top negative contributors, while Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (9843), Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. (8830), and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (8801) are among the top positive contributors. Among the sectors, insurance, electric appliances, marine transportation, banks, and machinery are the top declining industries, while real estate, fisheries and agriculture, services, construction, and textiles & apparels are the top rising sectors.

Fisco Japan01:42 ET

Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.

* Sansan <4443> 2130 yen - Significant profit increase guidance has impact. * Bay Current Consulting <6532> 4323 +700 In the first quarter, good results that exceed the consensus. * Tamahome <1419> 4395 +530 Reconsideration buying with the plan for profit increase and dividend increase this term. * SHIFT <3697> 12595 +1340 Although the previous day there was a sharp decline due to earnings, small and medium-sized growth stocks bought on declines. * Aeon Mall <8905> 2078 +2

Fisco Japan01:00 ET

Nikkei Average fell by 957 yen, and there is a reluctance to actively buy and sell ahead of the 3-day weekend.

The Nikkei average is down 957 yen (as of 1:50 p.m.). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, East Elec <8035>, Fast Retailing <9983>, Advantest <6857> and others are among the top negative contributors, while Nitori HD <9843>, Sumitomo Fudosan <8830>, and Yasukawa Elec <6506> and others are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, insurance, electric appliances, marine transportation, banks, and nonferrous metals are among the top decliners, while real estate, fisheries and agriculture, construction, textiles & apparels, and land transportation are among the

Fisco Japan00:52 ET

The Nikkei average started with a decline of 896 yen in the afternoon, with TOWA and Tokio Marine among others falling.

[Nikkei Average Stock Price TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 41327.54; -896.48 TOPIX; 2898.77; -30.40 [Afternoon Summary] The afternoon Nikkei Average started slightly lower at 41,327.54 yen, down 896.48 yen from the previous day's close (41,388.92 yen). During lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures were in a range of 41,290 yen to 41,420 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was around 1 dollar = 159.20-30 yen since around 9 a.m.

Fisco Japan00:07 ET