Tokyo stocks rise on strong tech shares

TOKYO, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Wednesday, supported by gains in some heavyweight technology shares on prospects for solid demand for artificial intelligence.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 136.65 points, or 0.30 percent, from Monday to 45,630.31, closing at a record high for the second consecutive trading day.

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