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Tokyo shares close higher by break on strong U.S. stocks, JR Kyushu debut

Xinhua, October 25, 2016 Adjust font size:

Tokyo shares closed higher Tuesday morning on strong U.S. stocks overnight as well as Kyushu Railway Co.'s firm debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 106.73 points, or 0.62 percent, from Monday to 17,341.15.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE was up 8.15 points, or 0.60 percent, to 1,375.76.

Gainers were led by banking, transportation equipment and insurance issues. Endit