TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Topix index rose to a
record high and the Nikkei share average marked a one-year peak
on Thursday, as stocks climbed for a second day after Tokyo
struck a long-awaited trade deal with Washington.
The Topix advanced as much as 1.4% to reach 2,968.48
for the first time ever.
The Nikkei gained as much as 1.4% to 41,740.71.