Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared to end at a new record high Thursday, powered by buying of artificial intelligence- and semiconductor-related stocks. The index of 225 major issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's top-tier

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above 72,000 for the first time Monday, extending a record-breaking run to a sixth consecutive…

Tokyo, June 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged 2,565.58 points, or 3.54 pct, to finish at 69,788.38 on Tuesday, snapping its eight-day rising…