Nikkei rises to 10-1/2-month high as weakened yen seen boosting earnings

TOKYO Nov 18 Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a 10-1/2-month high on Friday as the yen weakened further against the surging dollar, raising prospects for better-than-expected exporters’ earnings. The Nikkei ended 0.6 percent higher at 17,967.41 …
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