TOKYO -- Shares of Japan's major trading houses rose sharply on Tuesday, as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported increases in its ownership in those companies, giving other investors endorsement to buy into the shares further.
Mitsubishi Corp. jumped 5.7% at one point to 2,796 yen, a high in four months. Mitsui & Co. rose more than 6%. Marubeni and Itochu rose nearly 6%, while Sumitomo Corp. gained a little above 4%.
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