Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:36:04 GMT
Japanese shares gain on growing U.S. services industry
Japanese equities extended their gains, as the U.S. services industry accelerated its growth pace to the fastest in a year on rising optimism over more monetary stimulus. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average jumped 2.1% to 11,932.27, yet with the total volume declining by 22%. All sectors within the gauge edged higher, especially the blue chip companies exporting to the U.S.