Tokyo stocks get a lift as exporters, Sony gain

TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) Tokyo stocks rose more than 1 percent on Thursday, led by high-tech exporters such as Sony Corp after Wall Street surged overnight on gains in technology stocks, while the yen lost ground.

The Nikkei was up 1.47 percent or 234.93 points at 16.247.76 as of 0006 GMT.

The broader TOPIX index gained 1.42 percent or 22.06 points to 1,578.91.

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