Nikkei snaps 6-day losing streak on dip buying, weaker yen

TOKYO, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday, bringing an end to the Nikkei's six-day losing streak, as investors, encouraged by the yen weakening against the U.S. dollar, sought out bargains after the market's slide.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 322.80 points, or 1.47 percent, from Wednesday to end the day at 22,351.12.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 17.70 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 1,761.71.

Information and communication, air transportation and retail-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.