Japan's Shares Rise After Machinery Orders Jump; Komatsu, Mitsubishi Gain

(Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average
advanced to a seven-year high after a government report showed
machinery orders climbed more than forecast in May. Komatsu Ltd.
led gains.

Energy-related shares including Nippon Mining Holdings Inc.
and Mitsubishi Corp. also rose after crude oil climbed to the
highest in 10 months last week and metals such as copper and gold
gained.


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