The Nikkei Average is up 21 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, Advantest <6857>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Sony Group <6758>, etc., are among the top contributors on the positive side, while Daikin <6367>, Secom Co <9735>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, etc., are among the top contributors on the negative side. In sectors, nonferrous metals, rubber products, warehouse & transportation related, other products, electric appliances are among the top gainers, while oil & coal products, iron & steel, chemicals, other financing businesses, electric & gas businesses are among the top decliners.

The Nikkei Average remains flat. After the trading session today, Recruit Holdings <6098>, Micronics <6871>, Pampash HD <7532>, and others are scheduled to announce quarterly earnings. Tonight, the US market will observe Veterans Day with bond and foreign exchange markets closed.