Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:07:03 GMT
Asian stocks rise on Bridgestone better-than-expected profit forecats
Asian shares gained, with the regional benchmark index set for the highest close in 18 months, as Bridgestone Corp. rose on better-than-estimated profit forecast, while the Japanese Yen's strength put pressure on exporters. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index added 0.1% to 133.92 at 1:34 p.m. in Tokyo. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average declined 0.4%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index rose