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Tokyo stocks open lower

TOKYO, Dec 28, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday
despite a late rally in New York, as investors cashed in after the previous
day’s strong rises.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.51 percent or 102.12 points to
19,975.50 in early trade while the broader Topix index turned down 0.78
percent or 11.66 points to 1,489.97.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1050 hrs