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Tokyo stocks rise 1.55% by break

Tokyo stocks rose 1.55 percent on Monday morning as the yen's fall accelerated after Japan avoided open criticism about its forex policy at a weekend meeting of Group of Seven financial chiefs. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index shot up 225.76 points to 14,833.30 points, its highest intraday level since January 2008, while the Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 1.99 percent, or 24.12 points, to 1,234.72.

Tokyo stocks close down 0.66%

Tokyo stocks closed down 0.66 percent on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as the yen turned up against the dollar ahead of the Group of Seven meeting of finance chiefs. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 94.21 points to 14,191.48 while the Topix index of all first-section issues was down 1.05 percent, or 12.51 points, to 1,181.83. mis/hg/jah

Tokyo's Nikkei index up over 3% after dollar tops 100 yen

Tokyo stocks jumped more than three percent Friday morning following the dollar's surge past the 100 yen mark overnight, underscoring the Japanese currency's sharp decline in recent months. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 3.09 percent, or 438.99 points, to 14,630.47 in mid-morning trading, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares was up 2.26 percent, or 26.70 points, to 1,208.50.

Nikkei index closes up 3.55% to highest in nearly 5 years

Tokyo stocks soared Tuesday, closing at their highest level in almost five years with the market driven by a weakening yen and after Wall Street hit fresh all-time highs on solid jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 3.55 percent, or 486.20 points, to 14,180.24, its best finish since June 2008, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares was up 3.06 percent, or 35.29 points, to 1,188.57.

Nikkei index closes up 3.55% to highest in nearly 5 years

Tokyo stocks soared on Tuesday, closing at their highest level in almost five years, with the market driven by a weakening yen and after Wall Street hit fresh all-time highs on solid jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 3.55 percent, or 486.20 points, to 14,180.24, its best finish since June 2008, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares was up 3.06 percent, or 35.29 points, to 1,188.57. bur-pb/pdh

Tokyo stocks up 2.84% by break

Tokyo stocks soared nearly three percent on Tuesday morning as investors returned after a four-day weekend with the yen weakening and Wall Street hitting fresh all-time highs on solid jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 2.84 percent, or 389.22 points, to 14,083.26 by the break, its best intra-day performance in nearly five years, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares was up 2.63 percent, or 30.32 points, to 1,183.60.

Tokyo stocks up 2.84% by break

Tokyo stocks soared nearly three percent on Tuesday morning as investors returned after a four-day weekend with the yen weakening and Wall Street hitting fresh all-time highs on solid jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 2.84 percent, or 389.22 points, to 14,083.26 by the break, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares was up 2.63 percent, or 30.32 points, to 1,183.60. bur-pb/pdh

Tokyo shares close 0.76% lower

Tokyo shares closed 0.76 percent lower on Thursday despite a decision by the US central bank to keep its easy-money policies in place as the yen remained strong. The Nikkei ended down 105.31 points at 13,649.04, while the Topix index of all first-section shares fell 0.44 percent, or 5.09 points, to 1,153.28. kh/pdh

Tokyo stocks 0.51% lower by break

Tokyo stocks fell 0.51 percent Thursday morning despite a decision by the US central bank to keep its easy-money policies in place as the yen remained strong. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 70.13 points to 13,729.22, while the Topix index of all first-section shares declined 0.26 percent, or 2.99 points, to 1,155.38. "Foreign investor interest remains strong, but it has eased back without overarching buy catalysts of late," said Kenichi Hirano, market analyst at Tachibana Securities.

Tokyo shares close 0.17% lower

Tokyo shares closed 0.17 percent lower on Tuesday in subdued trading after the yen picked up steam following the announcement by the Bank of Japan last week there would be no fresh stimulus. After a long weekend, the Nikkei ended down 23.27 points at 13,860.86, while the Topix index of all first-section shares edged up 0.34 percent, or 3.94 points, to 1,165.13. Japanese financial markets were shut Monday and will be closed again Friday for the Golden Week holiday.
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