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Asian Stocks Rocket on New Stimulus Plans
Nikkei jumps 5.2%, Europe opens up
By Jason Farago
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Posted Mar 13, 09 5:33 AM CDT
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Asian markets followed the third straight rally on Wall Street with a major bull run today as new stimulus packages in China and Japan and good news from Bank of America sent stocks soaring. In Tokyo the Nikkei closed up 5.2%, while a late surge in Hong Kong boosted the Hang Seng 4%. This morning Europe's major exchanges all opened up, and US futures signaled another positive day.