The Nikkei Average is 856 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Fast Rite ＜9983＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while KDDI ＜9433＞, Astellas Pharma ＜4503＞, Nidec ＜6594＞, etc. rank high for negative contributions. In the sector, precision instruments, electrical equipment, transportation equipment, wholesale businesses, and machinery are at the top of the price increase rate, while the electric/gas industry, pulp/paper, land transportation industry, real estate industry, and rubber products are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average is moving in the high price range. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have remained steady due to overtime trading, and the fact that the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index has risen drastically seems to be a stock price support factor for the Tokyo market.