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Tokyo stocks open higher

TOKYO, July 24, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday
after the yen’s rise peaked, with investor focus shifting to corporate
earnings reports over the coming weeks.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.64 percent, or 144.39 points, to
22,541.38 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was up 0.58 percent,
or 10.07 points, at 1,748.77.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1048 hrs