As of 1:50 PM, the Nikkei Average is up 314 yen. In terms of Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank Group <9984>, Advantest <6857>, TDK <6762> are among the top contributors, while Eisai <4523>, Nitori Holdings <9843>, First Retailing <9983> are the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, nonferrous metals, marine transportation, transportation equipment, banks, precision instruments are the top gainers in terms of increase rate, while fisheries and forestry, other products, securities commodity futures, electricity and gas businesses, and foods are the top losers in terms of decrease rate.

The Nikkei average is steadily rising. High-tech stocks such as SoftBank Group and Advantest <6857> continue to be sought after.