TOKYO, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks rebounded Thursday, tracking the rally in the U.S. market overnight. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed up 671.41 points, or 1.34 percent, to end at 50,883.68.
The rebound also reflected buying on dips after sharp declines in previous sessions, with short-term investors actively purchasing major blue-chip stocks.
At one point, the Nikkei's gains exceeded 1,000 points, led by advances in high-priced shares and futures, though the momentum slowed later in the session.
Among major gainers were Advantest, Disco, and Lasertec, which contributed strongly to the market rise.
The TOPIX also rebounded for the first time in three days, ending 45.16 points, or 1.38 percent higher at 3,313.45.
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market, 987 rose, 570 fell, and 58 were unchanged. ■
