The Japanese stock market showed a positive trend today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 2.88%. However, it remains down by 5.9% over the past 30 days, indicating ongoing volatility. In terms of market performance, the advance-decline ratio across all market capitalizations was notably strong, with 3,276 stocks advancing compared to 403 declining, resulting in a ratio of 8.13. Among large-cap stocks, Lasertec Corp. emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 14.53%, while Sanrio Co., Ltd. lagged behind with a decline of 3.51%. In the mid-cap sector, MARUWA CO., LTD. led with a return of 9.15%, whereas Money Forward, Inc. faced a downturn of 5.64%. The small-cap segment saw Japan Display, Inc. excel with an impressive return of 57.69%, while LAND Co., Ltd. struggled, posting a loss of 10.0%. The advance-decline ratios for large, mid, and small-cap stocks were 4.68, 4.31, and 12.64, respectively, reflecting a robust performance in the small-cap sector. Overall, today's market activity highlights a mix of resilience and challenges across various segments.