Nikkei rallies over 2 pct on ECB optimism, Apple earnings; Takata bounces
October 21, 2014 at 21:50 PM EDT
* Apple-linked shares soar on better-than-expected earnings * Takata recoups losses but it may take time to restore trust - analyst By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks soared more than 2 percent on Wednesday, as the prospect of the European Central Bank taking further measures to support a faltering economy and strong gains in Apple Inc -related shares eased concerns over slowing global growth. Air bag maker Takata Corp also bounced strongly, recouping s