Nikkei rises on global stock rally, heads for 13 straight days of gains

TOKYO, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday morning to hit a fresh 21-year high and was poised to scale a 13-day winning streak, as gains in global stocks and a weaker yen supported investors’ risk sentiment. The Nikkei rose 0.3 …
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