Tokyo stocks gained Thursday morning as hopes grew that newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden will push through a massive economic stimulus package to offset the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 204.22 points, or 0.72 percent, from Wednesday to 28,727.48. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 10.23 points, or 0.55 percent, at 1,859.81. Gainers were led by information and communication, service, and oil and coal product issues.
Tokyo stocks rise in morning amid hopes for Biden stimulus
