Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for 1st time on robust tech shares

TOKYO, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Nikkei stock index surpassed the 40,000 threshold for the first time Monday morning on robust technology issues, reaching the milestone just over a week after hitting an all-time high for the first time in 34 years.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topped the 40,000 line soon after the market opening and hit a fresh intraday record of 40,314.64. It en