Nikkei stock index ends up over 2% on optimism for AI growth

The Nikkei stock index surged over 2 percent Thursday for the third straight day of increase, boosted by shares related to artificial intelligence amid optimism for further growth.The yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond rose 0.045 percentage point from Wednesday's close to 1.935 percent, its highest level since July 2007, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates at its policy meeting later this month.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 1,163.74 points, or 2.33 percent, from Wednesday at 51,028.42. The broader Topix index finished 63.89 poi…READ FULL ARTICLE