Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:07:18 GMT
Nikkei 225 extends gains for the fifth session in a row
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average kept upward trend on Friday, as exporters rallied on successful bond auction across the biggest European economies. Nikkei 225 jumped 1.47% or 126.68 points to 8,766.36, posting gains for the fifth consecutive day. Car makers shares surged with Toyota Motor Corp. adding 4.12% and Honda Motor Co. soaring 3.26%. Financials also provided positive contribution to the