Tokyo stocks extended their gains at the morning close. The Nikkei Stock Average stood at 64,131.28 as of 11:30, up 177.09 points on early buying, but lost ground after the buying ran its course.
At the morning close in Tokyo, the Nikkei Stock Average stood at 64,131.28, up 177.09 points from the previous day, and overall market sentiment remained firm. The NY Dow stood at 52,475.10, up 97.53 points, while the Shanghai Composite stood at 3,681.46, up 33.16 points.
Buying led the market initially, but momentum then weakened, narrowing gains in the major indices. Some market participants believe the broader market's advance is showing signs of running its course.