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Nikkei likely to open lower on China growth fears

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Japan's Nikkei average is expected to open lower on Wednesday after stocks fell overnight on fresh concerns over China's economic growth, though the softer yen is likely to underpin market sentiment and … (get the story…)

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Nikkei gains for 4th day, cyclicals rise

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Japan's Nikkei average ended up for the fourth straight day on Friday as investors picked up cyclical shares on the brightening U.S. economic outlook, offsetting profit-taking in exporters that have rallied … (get the story…)

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Nikkei extends rally to third day, exporters surge

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Japan's Nikkei average rallied for a third straight session on Thursday, lifted to a fresh eight-month closing high by major exporters that surged on the back of a weaker yen while recent data boosted … (get the story…)

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Nikkei closes above 10,000 for first time in 7-months

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Japan's Nikkei average climbed 1.5 percent to close above 10,000 for the first time in seven months on Wednesday, boosted by Wall Street gains after the Fed upgraded its U.S. economic outlook, while Tokyo … (get the story…)

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Nikkei hits 10,000 for first time since August

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Japan's Nikkei average topped 10,000 for the first time in seven months on Friday, buoyed by signs that Greece had avoid a messy default and by a weaker yen, which would help struggling Japanese exporters. … (get the story…)

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Nikkei gains, market eyes Greece debt swap

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Japan's Nikkei average bounced back from a three-day losing streak on Thursday, lifted by growing expectations that Greece will complete a key debt swap, while a softer yen and signs of recovery in the … (get the story…)

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