Market Overview

Japan stocks fell following the close on Friday, impacted by losses in the Power, Paper & Pulp, and Communication sectors.

Nikkei 225 Performance

• Close in Tokyo: Nikkei 225 dropped by 0.76%.

Top Performers

1. Konica Minolta, Inc. (TYO:4902):
   • Change: +7.29%
   • Points: +40.90
   • Close: 602.10
2. Nidec Corp (TYO:6594):
   • Change: +4.64%
   • Points: +138.50
   • Close: 3,123.00
3. SUMCO Corp. (TYO:3436):
   • Change: +1.78%
   • Points: +25.50
   • Close: 1,455.50

Worst Performers

1. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co Ltd (TYO:4506):
   • Change: -6.32%
   • Points: -40.00
   • Close: 593.00
2. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (TYO:9107):
   • Change: -4.25%
   • Points: -90.00
   • Close: 2,030.00
3. Nippon Yusen K.K (TYO:9101):
   • Change: -3.78%
   • Points: -194.00
   • Close: 4,945.00

Market Statistics

• Falling stocks vs Advancing stocks: 3083 to 594; 197 unchanged.
• Konica Minolta shares reached a 3-year high, closing at 602.10.
• Nikkei Volatility: Unchanged at 27.80.

Commodities

• Crude Oil (December delivery): +0.48%, $70.53/barrel.
• Brent Oil (December delivery): +0.47%, $74.73/barrel.
• Gold Futures (December): -0.28%, $2,741.10/ounce.

Currency Exchange Rates

• USD/JPY: +0.10% to 151.97
• EUR/JPY: Unchanged at 164.40
• US Dollar Index Futures: +0.06% at 103.98.