The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.87%. Over the past 30 days, the index has gained an impressive 6.21%, reflecting a robust recovery in investor sentiment. In the large-cap segment, DISCO Corp. emerged as the standout performer, achieving a return of 11.71%. Conversely, Trend Micro, Inc. struggled, posting a decline of 5.6%. The mid-cap sector saw Metaplanet KK leading with a return of 12.21%, while Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. faced challenges, recording a drop of 7.87%. Among small-cap stocks, Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. excelled with a remarkable return of 23.95%, whereas Sukegawa Electric Co., Ltd. lagged behind with a decline of 10.3%. Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market indicated a challenging environment, with 1,354 stocks advancing against 2,234 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.61. In the large-cap category, only 51 stocks advanced compared to 126 that declined, yielding a ratio of 0.4. The mid-cap and small-cap segments also reflected similar trends, with ratios of 0.49 and 0.57, respectively.