Japan share market advanced for third straight session on Wednesday, 30 December 2015, as rally in the US and European stocks overnight and the rebound in commodity prices has bolstered risk sentiments. Many traders remained on the sidelines, however, with the upcoming New Year's Day holiday keeping trading activity relatively subdued. Total 21 out of 33 TOPIX sectors recorded gains, with advances were led by Electric Power & Gas, Foods, and Retail Trade issues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 51.48 points, or 0.27%, to 19033.71. The Topix index of all Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section issues grew 3.91 points, or 0.25%, to 1547.30. Japanese financial markets will close on Thursday and reopen on 4 January 2016 after the New Year holiday.
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