The Nikkei average is up 480 yen (as of 1:50 pm). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies such as Toshiba <8035>, Advantest <6857>, and First Retailing <9983> are ranked high in positive contribution, while Toyota <7203>, KDDI <9433>, and Mitsubishi Corporation <8058> are ranked high in negative contribution. In terms of sectors, electric appliances, services, precision instruments, securities, futures, and pharmaceuticals are among the top gainers, while oil and coal products, rubber products, marine transportation, transportation equipment, and agricultural and forestry products are among the top losers.

The Nikkei average is in a high-price range, but there is some resistance to upward momentum. The Nikkei average has already risen more than 570 yen in the past two days, so there seems to be some cautiousness among investors about further upward momentum.