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7 big winners in Nikkei surge

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

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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.

  @CRrileyCNN - Last updated April 25 2013 08:56 PM ET

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