Nikkei opens up 0.3pc, Japan GDP near forecasts

Tokyo, May 17: The Nikkei share average rose 0.33 percent on Thursday with high-tech stocks such as TDK Corp.

rising after a gain in U.S. stocks, with data showing Japan's economy grew roughly in line with market expectations in the January-March quarter.

The Nikkei was up 57.33 points at 17,586.33 as of 0001 GMT.

The broad TOPIX index added 0.36 percent to 1,718.05.

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