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Tokyo stocks open lower on profit-taking after bull run
TOKYO, Dec 4, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday
despite hefty gains on Wall Street, as investors sought to lock in profits
after seven days of gains on the Japanese market.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.11 percent or 25.68 points at
22,549.08 in early trade, while the broader Topix index fell 0.20 percent or
3.42 points to 1,685.63.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1042 hrs