Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly gained more than 1,100 points in morning trading Friday as semiconductor-related and other stocks attracted buying following an overnight advance in U.S. high-tech shares. At 9:37 a.m. the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section rose 1,193.07 points, or 1.93 pct, from Thursday’s closing to stand at 62,877.21. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Average Rises over 1,100 Points in Early Trade
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