The Japanese stock market experienced a slight decline today, with the Nikkei 225 index down by 0.45%. However, the index has shown a robust performance over the past month, gaining 9.37%.
In terms of market capitalization, IHI Corp. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, delivering a return of 7.02%. Conversely, Oriental Land Co., Ltd. struggled, posting a return of -3.72%.

Among Mid Cap stocks, MODEC, Inc. led with a return of 5.55%, while PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. faced challenges, recording a return of -8.08%.

The Small Cap sector saw Sukegawa Electric Co., Ltd. shine with an impressive return of 21.16%, while Datasection, Inc. lagged behind with a return of -13.64%.

Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market indicated that 1,545 stocks advanced compared to 2,008 that declined, resulting in a ratio of 0.77. In the Large Cap segment, 77 stocks advanced against 99 that declined, while Mid Cap stocks showed a near balance with 134 advancing and 136 declining. The Small Cap sector faced a more significant challenge, with 657 advancing and 1,070 declining.