Japan stocks mixed on weak offshore lead

Last Updated : Aug 05 2015 | 12:01 AM IST

Japanese share market finished the session softer in quiet trade on Tuesday, 04 August 2015, as poor leads from Wall Street overnight, weak Chinese manufacturing data and US earnings, and dip in commodity price hit sentiments. Total of 17 out of 33 TSE sectors advanced, with Electric Power & Gas issue was top gainer, while Fishery, Agriculture & Forestry issues was top loser. The Nikkei Stock Average declined 27.75 points, or 0.14%, to end at 20520.36 points. The broader Topix index ended 0.23 point, or 0.01%, higher at 1659.83 points.

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Japan stocks mixed on weak offshore lead