Tokyo, November 11 (QNA) - Japan’s Nikkei index rose for a third consecutive session, as data and earnings reports restored some optimism regarding the AI sector.

The Nikkei 225 climbed 0.80% to 60,942.48 points, with 149 stocks registering positive performance while 75 declined.

The broader Topix index also gained 0.79%, reaching 3,924.51 points.

Global stocks linked to AI fell sharply last week amid concerns that the US Congress could slow investment in the sector following the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections. (QNA)