Japan’s Nikkei Exchange Rises 2%

Japan’s
Nikkei Exchange Rises 2% Tokyo,
12 Aug (ONA) —- Japanese stock indices surged at the beginning of the trading
week, driven by sharp gains in technology shares and renewed optimism following
further global economic stability. According
to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei 225 Index ended today’s session up
2.15%, or 897.69 points, closing at 42,718.17 points. The broader TOPIX Index
rose 1.39%, or 42.16 points, to close at 3,066.37 points, both marking their
highest levels ever.SoftBank
shares jumped 6.92%, or ¥960, to reach ¥14,825. Semiconductor giants Advantest
and Lasertec also posted strong gains, with their shares rising 6.34% and
7.13%, respectively.

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