Tokyo shares open higher on Wall Street gains, higher dollar

Tokyo, Jan 17 (AFP/APP): Tokyo shares opened higher on Friday after US markets finished at new record highs thanks to bright corporate earnings and a higher dollar that also encouraged investors. The Nikkei 225 index added 0.76 percent or 181.87 points to 24,115.00 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gained 0.49 percent or … Continue reading Tokyo shares open higher on Wall Street gains, higher dollar