Psychological lift to Tokyo Stock Exchange comes with Japan’s 2020 Olympics win

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Tokyo stock prices surged on Monday, elevated by shares in likely Olympics-related sectors, including construction, real estate, retail and advertising companies.

The Japanese Nikkei Stock Average closed on a one-month high, up 344.42 points to 14, 205.23.

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