Nikkei posts 5-day winning streak, earthquake impact seen limited

A powerful earthquake that hit northern Japan in the early morning had only a limited impact on the market. The Nikkei rose 0.3 percent to 18,162.94, its highest close since early January. The broader Topix gained 0.3 percent to 1,447.50 and the JPX-Nikkei …
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