Japan Foreign investment in Japan stocks down to ¥-1015.9B in February 19 from previous ¥-441B

European stocks closed Wednesday higher for fifth consecutive day, with the German DAX up by 0.61% to close at 9,776.62. The strong opening was supported by previous gains in the US and Asian markets, although investors' optimism faded by London close, resulting in modest gains all across the region. The index eased some 100 points in after-hours trading, as Wall Street lost momentum.