Tokyo stocks end higher on optimism for AI growth

TOKYO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Thursday, boosted by shares related to artificial intelligence (AI) amid optimism for further growth.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 1,163.74 points, or 2.33 percent, from Wednesday at 51,028.42. The broader Topix index finished 63.89 points, or 1.92 percent, higher at 3,398.21.

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