Nikkei hits fresh 3-month high, Toyota jumps
08/02/2012 at 01:10
TOKYO, Feb 8 Reuters - Japan's Nikkei average climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by a better-than-expected profit outlook from Toyota Motor Corp and a stronger yen, which offset worries after Greek leaders delayed a decision yet again on unpopular terms of a new European bailoutThe benchmark Nikkei gained 0.7 percent to 8,981.03, hitting a fresh three-month high, while the broader Topix added 0.6 percent to 777.48
Toyota jumped 3.2 percent to 3,080 yen
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