The Nikkei share average reached a six-month closing high, driven by optimism regarding corporate earnings and potential new casino openings in Japan before the 2020 Olympics. The index gained 0.5% to close at 15,529.40 points, its highest since January 23. Attempts to surpass the 15,500 level since mid-June had previously been unsuccessful.

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are average hit a six-month closing high on Monday, buoyed by hopes for improvement in domestic
corporate earnings, while casino-related plays outperformed on a media report that new casinos
could be opened in Japan before the 2020 Summer Olympics. The benchmark Nikkei gained 0.5
percent to 15,529.40 points, its highest closing level since Jan. 23. Since mid-June, the index has
tried a few times to rise above the 15,500 level but in vain. Still, th
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