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Nikkei Stock Average Plummets as Profit-Taking Hits Major Stocks
The Nikkei Stock Average faced a notable decline, closing down 931 yen to finish at 66,800 yen, briefly dipping below the 67,000 yen mark.
This sharp sell-off follows a recent rally that saw the index reach a new high just the previous day, highlighting a volatile market sentiment. Investor profit-taking was particularly evident in major stocks such as SoftBank Group and Kioxia Holdings, contributing to the broader market downturn. The adjusted sentiment in the market remains neutral with a score of 50, while the topic coverage reflects a high engagement level at 71, suggesting that despite today's losses, there is still considerable interest in market developments.
Over the past three days, the rate of change in the index has shown a slight decline of approximately 3.49%, indicating a cautious atmosphere among investors as they reassess their positions amid fluctuating market conditions.