Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:08:19 GMT
Nikkei extends gains on Wednesday
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average climbed on Wednesday, lifted by unexpected surge in German investor confidence and extending gains from China's GDP announcement. Nikkei 225 Index advanced 0.99% or 84.18 points and finished at 8,550.58 led by Tokyo Electric Power Co. which rocketed 7.8%, after the company said it will increase electricity prices for corporate clients in April. On the downside