Nikkei ends up on exporters as yen retreats
TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose on Wednesday, as a halt in the yen's gains prompted investors to buy shares of exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co who would gain from a more competitive currency. The Nikkei gained 0.7 percent to 10,578.57 while the broader Topix added 0.8 percent to 879.05.
TOKYO, Jan 9- Japan's Nikkei average rose on Wednesday, as a halt in the yen's gains prompted investors to buy shares of exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co who would gain from a more competitive currency.