The Nikkei stock average rose to a fresh eight-month for a second straight day on Thursday, after a successful bond auction in Portugal eased fears about the euro zone's debt crisis and boosted European and US stocks.
The benchmark Nikkei was up 0.8%, or 84.81 points, at 10,597.61. That was its highest intraday level since May 13, 2010. The broader Topix added 0.9% to 938.36.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
