The Japanese stock market experienced a downturn today, with the Nikkei 225 index declining by 0.41%. Over the past five days, the index has seen a more significant drop of 2.15%, although it remains up by 6.6% over the last 30 days. This recent trend indicates a challenging period for the index, which has been on a downward trajectory for the last week.
In terms of individual stock performance, Ebara Corp. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 6.27%. Conversely, BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. struggled, posting a return of -6.64%. In the Mid Cap segment, Rorze Corp. led with a return of 12.28%, while GMO AD Partners, Inc. faced difficulties with a return of -6.06%. The Small Cap sector saw Daimaru Enawin Co., Ltd. excel with a remarkable return of 22.64%, while S-Science Co., Ltd. faced significant losses, returning -28.18%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio reflects a challenging environment, with 823 stocks advancing against 2,739 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.3x. This trend is echoed across Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap stocks, indicating a broader struggle within the market.