(Update with closing prices) TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a nearly three-week high on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight gains, driven by trading firms. The Nikkei index rose 1.2% to 37,845.42, its highest close since February 27, in a third straight session of gains. The broader Topix rose 1.29% to 2,783.56. Investors were relieved...

(Adds comments, updates midday break levels) TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose more than 1% to hit a nearly three-week high on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight gains, with trading firms leading the gains. The Nikkei index crossed 38,000 level for the first time since February 27, hitting 38,004.2 but ended the morning session at 37,943.23,...

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects IHS Holding Ltd. ( IHS ) to report quarterly earnings at 4 cents per share on revenue of $424.00 million before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. IHS shares gained 0.5%...

TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose more than 1% on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight gains, with trading firms leading the gains. By 0019 GMT, the Nikkei index was up 1.3% at 37,891.30 and the broader Topix rose 1.3% to 2,783.39. U.S. stocks gained for a second straight session on Monday as investors sought bargains after...