Japan's Nikkei Rises on Wall Street Gains, Lower Crude Oil
Japan's Nikkei share average advanced 0.2% to 70,081.53 in morning trade, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street and a decline in crude oil prices. The broader Topix climbed 0.4% to 4,163.61.
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, supported by overnight gains on Wall Street and lower crude oil prices. 61. Of the Nikkei's 225 components, 140 advanced.