The Japanese stock market showed a modest uptick today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.17%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 3.35%, reflecting a positive trend in the market. In the last 30 days, the index has also seen a slight increase of 0.07%.
In terms of sector performance, Minebea Mitsumi, Inc. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 4.45%. Conversely, ASICS Corp. struggled, posting a decline of 2.22%. The Mid Cap sector saw MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. leading with a notable return of 10.88%, while Kakaku.com, Inc. faced a downturn of 3.36%. Among Small Caps, Sun Capital Management Corp. excelled with a remarkable return of 26.67%, while LAND Co., Ltd. experienced a significant drop of 10.0%.

The overall market advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy breadth, with 2,521 stocks advancing compared to 1,057 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.39. This positive sentiment is particularly evident in the Small Cap segment, where 1,302 stocks advanced against 430 that declined, yielding a robust ratio of 3.03.