CNBC | Asia stocks bounce; Nikkei surges more than 5% CNBC Major Asian markets surged Friday, tracking the rally in European and U.S. equities overnight, getting a boost from a slight uptick in oil prices and comments from the European Central Bank (ECB). In Japan, the Nikkei jumped by 941.27 points, or 5.88 ... Stocks Rise on ECB Stimulus Outlook; Oil Prices Rebound Asia stocks rise as ECB soothes nervous markets, oil extends bounce Asian markets are higher on oil rebound and strong US lead |