Japanese
stocks rose a fourth day, with the Topix index poised to extend its
highest close since 2007, as exporters advanced after the yen weakened
and brokerages led gains.
The
Topix added 0.4 percent to 1,433.98 as of 9:07 a.m. in Tokyo, heading
for its highest close since Dec. 28, 2007. All but five of its 33
industry groups climbed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 0.6
percent to 17,760.39. The yen held at 119.19 per dollar after falling
0.7 percent yesterday. U.S. shares rose yesterday as data showed strong
construction spending and car sales. West Texas Intermediate crude
futures rebounded 1.1 percent today after sliding 3.1 percent yesterday.
The Standard & Poors 500 Index climbed 0.6 percent yesterday. Futures on the measure were little changed today.
Source: Bloomberg
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