Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36:34 GMT
Japanese stocks up as BOJ reiterates its plans for stimulus
Tokyo Stock exchange traded green on Thursday, as Bank of Japan reiterated its plans for stimulus measures, boosting investors' confidence. In addition, the Topix index extended gains for its longest winning streak in year. The Nikkei 225 Index rallied 1.96%, or 261 points, to close at 13,549.16. All but one group edged higher with consumer goods posting the biggest gain.