Core Points - The Tokyo stock market experienced slight gains on December 9, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.14% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange index increasing by 0.02% [1][2] - The market opened higher but quickly turned to decline due to increased selling pressure from major tech stocks like Advantest and SoftBank Group, leading to fluctuations around the previous day's closing levels [1] - Investor sentiment is cautious as they await upcoming monetary policy announcements from major central banks, resulting in adjustments to their holdings in key stocks [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei index closed up by 73.16 points at 50655.10 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose by 0.61 points to 3384.92 points [2] - Among the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, most sectors saw declines, with notable losses in other products, real estate, and pulp and paper sectors [2] - Conversely, sectors such as rubber products, marine transportation, and pharmaceuticals experienced gains [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Tokyo stock market experienced significant declines on November 5, influenced by a sharp drop in the U.S. Nasdaq index, with the Nikkei 225 and Tokyo Stock Exchange indices falling by 2.5% and 1.26% respectively [1] Market Performance - The Nikkei 225 index closed down by 1284.93 points, ending at 50212.27 points [1] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange index decreased by 41.85 points, closing at 3268.29 points [1] Sector Performance - Most of the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw declines, particularly in information and communication, non-ferrous metals, and electrical products [1] - Conversely, 11 sectors, including other products, wholesale, and construction, recorded gains [1] Notable Stocks - SoftBank Group, which had shown significant gains earlier in the year, saw its stock price drop by over 13% during the trading session [1]