Read more about Japan Stocks gain on vaccination progress on Business Standard. At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 111.97 points, or 0.39%, to 29,058.11. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange increased 16.37 points, or 0.84%, to 1,958.70.
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The Nikkei share average rose 2.10 per cent to 29,149.41, closing above the 29,000 level for the first time since May 10, while the broader Topix gained 1.91 per cent to 1,947.44.
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The Nikkei posted a weekly gain of 2.94 per cent, while the Topix closed the week 2.24 per cent higher.
TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Friday, as investors swooped on stocks related to the sell-off prompted by MSCI s reshuffle in the previous session, while a steady vaccine rollout whetted risk appetite on hopes of a swift economic recovery. The Nikkei share average rose 2.10 per cent to 29,149.41, closing above the 29,000 level for the first time since May 10, while the broader Topix gained 1.91 per cent to 1,947.44.