Tokyo stocks extended their gains at the midday close. Views were mixed in the morning, but buying gradually gained the upper hand, and the Nikkei Average stood at 60,942.48, up +482.90.
The Tokyo stock market maintained its upward trend in the morning session, with the Nikkei Stock Average reaching a midday close of 60,942.48, up +482.90 from the previous day and 0.80% higher.
Although bullish and bearish views were mixed among market participants in the morning, buying gradually gained the upper hand.
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