Japanese Stocks Rise Amid Thin Trading
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday after the S&P 500 index posted gains in a shortened session ahead of Christmas, despite many Asian markets being closed. The Topix index rose 0.3% to 3,417.98, while the Nikkei 225 also gained 0.1% to 50,407.79. Despite the gains, trading remained thin as many European and Asian markets were closed for the holidays.
Among stocks that provided positive momentum, Sony Group Corp. rose 1.2%, the largest contributor to the Topix's rise. The electrical equipment and wholesale trade sectors posted the largest gains, while banking and non-ferrous metals stocks declined. With 1,208 stocks rising and only 401 declining, the market showed positive sentiment, although liquidity remains low as year-end approaches. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id