The Japanese stock market experienced a mixed performance today, with the Nikkei 225 index declining by 0.32%. However, over the past 30 days, the index has shown a notable increase of 9.22%, reflecting a positive trend in the market.
In terms of market capitalization, large-cap stocks faced challenges, with 74 advancing and 101 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 0.73. SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. emerged as the top performer in this category, achieving a return of 5.86%, while BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. struggled with a decline of 8.02%.

Mid-cap stocks fared slightly better, with 142 advancing against 126 declining, yielding an advance-decline ratio of 1.13. Rorze Corp. led this segment with a return of 13.83%, while MODEC, Inc. saw a drop of 9.73%.

Small-cap stocks showed strong resilience, with 1,071 advancing and 633 declining, resulting in a robust advance-decline ratio of 1.69. 3-D Matrix Ltd. was the standout performer, boasting a return of 20%, while FUJI DIE Co., Ltd. faced a decline of 10.9%. Overall, the market reflects a complex landscape with varying performances across different sectors.