TOKYO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday to snap a four-day losing streak, as heavyweight semiconductor issues were sought following an upbeat earnings report from U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. and a weaker yen lifted export-related issues.
The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 1,286.24 points, or 2.65 percent, from Wednesday at 49,823.94.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 53.99 points, or 1.66 percent, higher at 3,299.57.
On the stock market, artificial intelligence-related stocks lifted the Nikkei index after Nvidia Corp. posted solid earnings results for the August-October quarter, analysts said.
Meanwhile, the market also drew support from exporter shares on the yen's depreciation.
The U.S. dollar rose to a fresh 10-month high in the upper 157 yen zone in Tokyo as the yen was sold on concern that Japan's fiscal health will deteriorate further amid large-scale stimulus measures the government is expected to compile. ■
