TOKYO:Tokyo stocks rose sharply on Wednesday morning as investor sentiment was boosted by stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing sector data and a positive reception to the listing of Japan Post Holdings Co. and its banking and insurance units.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 451.68 points, or 2.42 percent, from Monday to 19,134.92. Tokyo markets were closed Tuesday for a national holiday. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 28.23 points, or 1.85 percent, to 1,555.20.
Gainers were led by mining, insurance and iron and steel issues.
