BCN-13 Tokyo stocks gain on Expo cheer

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Tokyo stocks gain on Expo cheer

TOKYO, Nov 26, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, led
by gains in the construction sector and other firms related to Japan’s
hosting of the World Expo 2025, with investors paying close attention to
talks over the US-China trade war.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.76 percent or 165.45 points to
21,812.00, while the broader Topix index was firmer by 0.20 percent or 3.24
points at 1,632.20.

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