The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.43%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 2.0%, and it has surged by 6.64% in the last 30 days, indicating a robust upward trend.
In terms of market performance, the advance-decline ratio across all stocks reflects a healthy market environment, with 1,959 stocks advancing compared to 1,627 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.2x. Large-cap stocks demonstrated even stronger performance, with 113 advancing against 63 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.79x. Mid-cap stocks also fared well, with 182 advancing and 93 declining, resulting in a 1.96x ratio. Small-cap stocks had 979 advancing versus 751 declining, giving a ratio of 1.3x.

Among individual stocks, M3, Inc. led the large-cap sector with a notable return of 23.48%, while Terumo Corp. lagged with a decline of 6.27%. In the mid-cap category, Dexerials Corp. achieved a return of 21.16%, while NHK Spring Co., Ltd. faced a drop of 17.14%. Small-cap stocks saw Star Micronics Co., Ltd. rise by 23.36%, while Abalance Corp. struggled with a decline of 26.78%. Overall, the market's positive trajectory suggests investor confidence as it continues to recover.