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The Japanese stock market faced a slide today, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 1.25%, despite a 4.6% monthly gain. Over the past week, the index fell 1.32%. Among the notable performers were Makita Corp., which rose 4.93%, while Lasertec Corp. plummeted 13.96%. In the mid-cap sector, MISUMI Group, Inc. gained 4.58%, in contrast to Sumitomo Metal Mining’s loss of 11.42%. Small-cap stocks showed significant volatility, with Yamashina Corp. rising 30.39% and ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. falling 15.46%. Overall, market breadth was negative, with more stocks falling than advancing across all segments.

The Japanese stock market experienced a decline today, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 1.25%. Over the past five days, the index has seen a total decline of 1.32%, although it is still up 4.6% over the past month. In terms of individual stock performance, Makita Corp. emerged as the best performing company in the large cap segment, achieving a return of 4.93%. In contrast, Lasertec Corp. had significant difficulties, recording a profitability of -13.96%. In the mid-cap sector, MISUMI Group, Inc. led with a return of 4.58%, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. faced challenges with a return of -11.42%. Among small cap stocks, Yamashina Corp. stood out with an impressive return of 30.39%, while ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. lagged behind with a return of -15.46%. Overall, the market-wide advance-decline ratio indicated that 1,422 stocks advanced compared to 2,144 that fell, reflecting a ratio of 0.66. In the large cap category, 83 stocks rose versus 94 fell, resulting in a ratio of 0.88. The mid-cap and small-cap segments showed even steeper declines, with ratios of 0.51 and 0.55, respectively.