Nikkei reaches its highest level in 4 years

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Nikkei jumped on Friday and touched its highest level since Lehman Brothers' collapse in 2008 on positive economic outlook for China's growth and news of Japan planning an aggressive monetary policy, as Haruhiko Kuroda, the nominee for BOJ governor's position, pledged to do what it takes to end the falling prices. The Nikkei 225 index climbed 2.6% to 12,283.62 points. 189 out of 225 companies grew during the Tokyo Stock Exchange trading session on Friday. The leading sectors were consumer services and financials adding 6.2% and 3.7%, respectively. Sekisui House Ltd stepped up by 15% after announcing the 28% net growth in profit in fiscal-year ending January 2014. Tokuyama Corp, the chemicals maker, gained 10.3% after its equity rating was raised. Fast Retailing Co Ltd followed with a 9.8% increase in the price of share. Utilities was the only sector declining. The shares of Nippon Paper Group Inc extended their losses for a fourth consecutive day, as it retreated 2.1% today. Chiyoda Corp and Tokyo Electric Power Co Inc followed with a 1.9% slump and 1.4% drop, respectively.


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