* Nikkei 225 Stock Average: +458.80 (+3.0%) to 15,732.48, first gain in four sessions and largest since June 22, 2006, but only recoups 52% of Friday’s 870+ (5.4%) drop; intra-day +670 points * Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: +430 (+2.8%) to 15,730, Singapore (SGX) 15,715, Chicago (CME) 8/17 — 15,835 * TOPIX: +43.18 (+2.9%) to 1,523.57; [...]

Recap of Friday’s (8/17) Nikkei market action * Nikkei 225 Stock Average: -874.81 (-5.4%) 15,273.68 * Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: -750 (-4.7%) to 15,300, Singapore (SGX) 15,275, Chicago (CME) 8/16 — 15,950 * TOPIX: -87.07 (-5.5%) to 1,480.39; Advancers 87 x decliners 1,620 (unch. 19), New highs 1 x new lows 869 * Jasdaq: -2.34 [...]