The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 1.73%. Over the past 30 days, the index has gained an impressive 6.52%, reflecting a robust recovery in investor sentiment.
In terms of market performance across different capitalizations, the advance-decline ratio indicates a strong upward trend, with 2,555 stocks advancing compared to 1,008 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.53. Large-cap stocks saw 103 advancing against 72 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.43. Mid-cap stocks performed particularly well, with 202 advancing and only 67 declining, leading to a ratio of 3.01. Small-cap stocks dominated the day, with 1,408 advancing versus 329 declining, achieving a remarkable ratio of 4.28.

Among individual stocks, DISCO Corp. led the large-cap sector with a return of 17.07%, while AEON Co., Ltd. lagged with a decline of 5.53%. In the mid-cap category, TOTO Ltd. was the standout performer with a return of 9.72%, while GMO AD Partners, Inc. faced a drop of 4.1%. Small-cap stocks were highlighted by SMS Co., Ltd., which returned 17.02%, while Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. struggled with a decline of 12.32%.