Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:18:08 GMT
Japan stocks advance to highest level in two months
Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix index reaching the highest level in two months at the close, on Japan's earnings optimism. The Topix added 0.7% to 1,210.54 at the end of the trading session and it was the equity-benchmark's highest closing level since May 22. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed for a third straight day, increasing 0.6% to 14,599.12.