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Spurred by "Abenomics" and a weaker yen, the Nikkei 225 index is outpacing its peers this year by a wide margin. Some stocks are posting gains of 60%, 70% or even 100%. Here are a few of the top performers.
Sony shares have increased 69% since January.
The company exports many of its products, but changes in the yen don't entirely account for the stock's stellar performance.
Sony unveiled specs for the highly anticipated PlayStation 4 in the first quarter, and the entertainment system is likely to play a big role in the company's future.