TOKYO, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning, as technology issues tracked gains on Wall Street and bank issues were bought as Japanese long-term interest rates climbed.
According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 336.53 points, or 0.85 percent, from Thursday to 39,935.24.
The broader Topix index was up 16.08 points, or 0.59 percent, at 2,734.62.
The benchmark Nikkei rose as high-tech issues were sought following the rise of the US Nasdaq index overnight, while the broader Topix index was lifted by firm banking shares.