SoftBank among tech shares pushing up blue-chip index; caution remains as oil futures waver

Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly gained more than 1,300 points in morning trading Friday as high-tech names were bought aggressively…

SoftBank among tech shares pushing up blue-chip index; caution remains as oil futures waver

Japan's Nikkei share average reached a historic milestone, surpassing 65,000 for the first time. Optimism surrounding a potential peace deal in Iran fueled demand for risk assets.…