The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.27%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.57%, and it has surged by 6.88% in the last month, indicating a robust upward trend.
In terms of sector performance, Sanrio Co., Ltd. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 5.34%. Conversely, Sompo Holdings, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 2.54%. The Mid Cap sector saw Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. leading with an impressive return of 11.3%, while Metaplanet KK faced a downturn of 4.99%. The Small Cap segment was dominated by Nihon Seiko Co., Ltd., which recorded a remarkable return of 26.11%, while Renascience, Inc. struggled with a significant drop of 23.49%.

Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market was favorable, with 1,957 stocks advancing compared to 1,502 declining, reflecting a healthy market breadth. The Large Cap stocks had an advance-decline ratio of 1.7x, Mid Cap stocks at 2.28x, and Small Cap stocks at 1.57x, indicating strong buying interest across various market segments.