Nikkei Closes Slightly Higher as Tech Earnings Optimism Outweighs Middle East Concerns
Tokyo stocks edged up today as optimistic sentiment toward tech earnings offset uncertainties regarding a potential peace agreement in the Middle East.
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(CNA Tokyo, April 24th, Comprehensive Foreign Despatch) The Tokyo stock market rose slightly today, mainly because market optimism regarding the earnings of the technology industry offset the uncertainty of a potential peace agreement in the Middle East.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 575.95 points, or 0.97%, to close at 59,716.18 points.
The Topix index rose slightly by 0.21 points, or 0.01%, to close at 3,716.59 points. (Compiled by: Lu Ying-zi) 1150424
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 575.95 points, or 0.97%, to close at 59,716.18 points.
The Topix index rose slightly by 0.21 points, or 0.01%, to close at 3,716.59 points. (Compiled by: Lu Ying-zi) 1150424