The Japanese share market surged on Tuesday, 17 November 2015, following gains in U.S. and European markets overnight. Meanwhile, depreciation of yen against basket of major currencies amplified buying spirit. Barring insurance all Topix industry groups advanced, with shares of iron & steel, oil & coal products, agriculture, mining, paper, and nonferrous metals players being major gainers. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 236.94 points, or 1.22%, to end at 19360.63 points. The broader Topix index has gained 0.93%, or 14.58 points, to 1586.11 at the close.
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