The Nikkei average is up 304 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies such as Fast Retailing <9983>, Tosho Electric <8035>, Recruit Holdings <6098>, etc., are among the top positive contributors, while companies like Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Suzuki <7269>, Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, etc., are among the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, oil & coal products, service industry, nonferrous metals, mining, textiles & apparels are among the top performers in terms of price increase, while marine transportation, electric power & gas industry, other products, pharmaceutical are seeing price decreases.

The Nikkei average is moving in the high range. With few new buying incentives and considering it is also the weekend, it seems cautious about further upside movement.