Brisk earnings boost Nikkei; but strong yen caps gains

TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by companies such as Nitto Denko and Mitsui Sumitomo Financial Group reporting strong earnings, though gains were tempered by a stronger yen. The Nikkei ended 0.3 percent higher …
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