Japan stocks up on yen softness

Japanese share market finished higher on Tuesday, 21 July 2015, registering sixth day of consecutive rise, thanks to continued softness for the yen against a basket of major currencies, and easing concerns over Greece. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 191.05 points, or 0.93%, to end at 20841.97 points. The broader Topix index rose 0.66%, or 10.94 points, to close at 1673.88 points. Japanese stock market closed on Monday for national holiday.

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