Stocks soared Tuesday thanks to the yen's weakening against the dollar and higher U.S. equities, driving up the Nikkei 225 average to its highest closing level in 25 months. The Tokyo Stock Exchange was also boosted by hopes for economic stimulus measures following news that ...
Stocks extended their winning streak to a third session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, backed by Wall Street's record-breaking advance overnight, lifting the Nikkei share average to a fresh one-month closing high. The Nikkei rose 89.20 points, or 0.45 percent, to 19,865.82, its highest ...
Stocks rose again Tuesday, thanks to buying encouraged by an overnight advance on Wall Street that pushed up the Nikkei 225 average to its highest closing level in more than a month. The Nikkei jumped 230.85 points, or 1.18 percent, to close at 19,776.62, its ...
Stocks lost further ground Tuesday, pushed down by lingering geopolitical tensions over North Korea and the strengthening of the yen against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 average lost 122.44 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at 19,385.81. On Monday, the key market gauge shed 183.22 ...
Stocks lost ground in Tokyo on Tuesday due to growing geopolitical concerns following a North Korean missile launch. The Nikkei 225 average shed 87.35 points, or 0.45 percent, to end at 19,362.55. On Monday, the key market gauge fell 2.71 points. The Topix, which covers all ...
Stocks staged a powerful rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday after investor concerns about tensions over North Korea somewhat receded. The Nikkei 225 average jumped 216.21 points, or 1.11 percent, to end at 19,753.31. On Monday, the key market gauge had plunged 192.64 points. The ...
Stocks turned up Monday on receding investor worries about the U.S. economy, helping the Nikkei 225 average retake 20,000. The benchmark index rose 103.56 points, or 0.52 percent, to end at 20,055.89. On Friday, it lost 76.93 points to close below the 20,000 line. The Topix, ...
Tokyo stocks staged a slight rebound Tuesday, supported by brisk corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 average gained 60.61 points, or 0.30 percent, to end at 19,985.79. On Monday, the key market gauge lost 34.66 points. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues, closed 9.89 points, or ...
Stocks ended slightly lower Monday after getting caught in a tug of war between selling prompted by the yen's ascent against the dollar and buying on the back of robust corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 average fell 34.66 points, or 0.17 percent, to finish at ...
Stocks fell slightly Tuesday in thin trading amid a lack of fresh clues. The Nikkei 225 average lost 20.47 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 19,955.20. On Monday, the key market gauge declined 124.08 points. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues, finished down 4.50 ...
Stocks turned lower Tuesday on the back of the yen's rise against the dollar, pushing down the benchmark Nikkei average below 20,000 for the first time in six sessions. The Nikkei 225 fell 118.95 points, or 0.59 percent, to end at 19,999.91. On Friday, the ...
Stocks gained ground Tuesday, supported by buying of issues backed by a weaker yen. The Nikkei 225 average rose 114.50 points, or 0.57 percent, to end at 20,195.48. On Monday, the key market gauge gained 151.89 points. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues, finished 11.66 ...
