Japan Nikkei plummets to end below 26K level

Japan share market finished lower for fifth consecutive session ... At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average stumbled 478.79 points, or 1.81%, to 25,970.82, the first finish below 26,000 ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei 225 tumbles on Ukraine tensions

Wednesday was a national holiday in Japan. Traders sold shares almost across the board. The Nikkei 225 extended its losing streak for a fifth trading day. It has shed 5.4 percent over the period. ( read original story ...)