TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average jumped on Thursday as the market realized that individuals' interest in buying stocks through a revamped tax-free program is stronger than expected.
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Tokyo's main index closed the morning session on April 4 at 40,101.82, up 649.97, or 1.65%, from the previous day's closing. It was up 791.47, or 2.01%, at one point. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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