Japan share market finished higher after recouping losses in late-afternoon trade on Friday, 13 June 2014. Japan's Nikkei share average fell as low as 14,830.90, the lowest since June 2, in midmorning trade after a weak opening as escalating civil war in Iraq hit risk appetite. The benchmark index was, however, recouped lost ground late afternoon as investors chased for bargain hunting after the Bank of Japan announcement today it is maintaining record stimulus. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index advanced 0.83% to finish at 15097.84, while the Topix index of all first-section shares grew 0.5% to 1243.97.
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