Market Scramble: Productivity potential burnishes Japan stocks' appeal

Companies investing actively in workers shine amid broader market optimism

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KEITA SEKIGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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