TOKYO -- The equities market here returned from its Golden Week break with notable climbs Monday by Japanese companies that have much room to improve labor productivity and are investing proactively in their people.
The Nikkei Stock Average surged 450 points, or 2.3%, to a year-to-date high of 19,895.70 as trading resumed for the first time since May 2. Investors choosing among Japan stocks have zeroed in on those standing to gain from work reforms pushed by the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
