The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.57%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 0.92%, and it has surged by 7.25% in the last 30 days, reflecting a robust recovery trend. In terms of individual stock performance, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 5.6%. Conversely, Advantest Corp. faced challenges, recording a decline of 3.58%. The mid-cap sector saw The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. leading with a notable return of 13.18%, while SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. struggled significantly, with a staggering drop of 67.43%. Among small-cap stocks, BOOKOFF Group Holdings Ltd. excelled with a return of 23.53%, while Toyo Engineering Corp. faced a decline of 12.88%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy breadth, with 2,239 stocks advancing compared to 1,314 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.7x. This positive sentiment is echoed across all market caps, suggesting a favorable environment for investors.