Japan Market extends gain
Japan share market closed at highest level in 30 years in Wednesday, 13 January 2021, supported by bargain-hunting on hopes of sound earnings and US stimulus measures. At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 292.25 points, or 1.04%, to 28,456.59, its fresh highest closing level since Aug. 1990. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 6.46 points, or 0.35%, to 1,864.40. Shares of Chip-linked players advanced on strong readings in a key US semiconductor index. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest surged 5.45% to 8 710 yen, whi...
Source: business-standard.com