Abe protege Takaichi is stock market's top choice for Japan leader

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If elected president of the LDP, Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi would be assured of becoming Japan's first female prime minister. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

YUKI OKOSHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi is the most popular choice among stock market pros to become Japan's next leader, a monthly QUICK survey released on Monday shows.

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