Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose further to exceed 60,000 for the first time ever Thursday morning, boosted by an advance of U.S. high-tech equities overnight. At 9:06 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section rose to as high as 60,013.98, up 428.12 points, or 0.72 pct, from Wednesday. In the Tokyo market, pricey semiconductor-related stocks attracted purchases after U.S. high-tech issues gained ground Wednesday. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Tops 60,000 for First Time
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