Nikkei 225 Index

How to play Japanese stocks, finally hitting a new high after 34 years

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You think the S & P 500 at an historic high is something to celebrate? Imagine how the Japanese feel. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index , a price-weighted index of 225 Japanese stocks, has also hit an historic high. But unlike the S & P 500, which has been hitting historic highs regularly, it’s been 34 years … Read more

Outlook on Japan stocks and how to invest

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Investors have been piling into Japan’s markets, repeatedly pushing them to record highs. The enthusiasm for Japan’s stocks was reflected on Tuesday when its benchmark index Nikkei 225 climbed to a 34-year high. Will its bull run continue though, and how should investors play this Asian market? Here’s what Wall Street and other pros say, … Read more