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Tokyo stocks open higher
TOKYO, Jan 9, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday after
closing at a new 26-year-high last week and following fresh records on the
S&P 500 and Nasdaq that encouraged investor sentiment.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.97 percent or 229.34 points to
23,943.87 in early trade while the broader Topix index opened up 0.75 percent
or 14.05 points at 1,894.39.
Japanese markets were closed on Monday for a public holiday.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1218 hrs