CNBC | Markets in Asia notch moderate gains; traders watching oil prices CNBC Asian markets notched moderate gains in Thursday trade, tracking Wall Street's advance as oil prices traded higher after touching multi-year highs overnight. The Nikkei 225 edged higher by 0.17 percent in early trade. The Topix was up 0.06 percent ... Asia stocks rise as crude oil extends rally on Iran worries Asia stocks rise on crude oil rally; Malaysia ringgit slides Asian stocks rise as crude oil extends rally on Iran worries |