Nintendo's stock rise helped by higher income tax cap on students

IP library and upcoming console also boost shares despite faltering earnings

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Entertainment stocks often fluctuate based on the success of individual titles, but Nintendo has a strong stable of intellectual property for steady earnings. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)

HIROKO MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Nintendo's stock price has soared to record highs despite a lackluster earnings outlook as the shares benefit from excitement over a Switch successor and an anticipated boost to spending power among young gamers in Japan due to anticipated tax changes.

The Japanese video game company's shares rose 1% on Monday to 9,184 yen. The stock has remained steady after hitting an all-time high of 9,370 yen on Dec. 5.

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