The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 1.47%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 0.55%, and it has increased by 1.96% over the last month, indicating a robust upward trend. In terms of individual stock performance, SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 4.9%. Conversely, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. faced challenges, recording a decline of 2.54%. The mid-cap sector saw Dentsu Soken, Inc. leading with an impressive return of 15.52%, while J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd. struggled with a drop of 3.91%. Among small-cap stocks, Kaihan Co., Ltd. stood out with a remarkable return of 41.67%, while Fujii Sangyo Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 5.95%. The overall market displayed a strong advance-decline ratio, with 2,642 stocks advancing compared to 841 declining, reflecting a healthy market sentiment. In the large-cap segment, 144 stocks advanced against 30 that declined, while mid-cap stocks showed 231 advancing versus 39 declining. Small-cap stocks also performed well, with 1,301 advancing and 376 declining. This positive trend across various market segments suggests a favorable environment for investors.