Nikkei ends 0.37% softer

The Japanese share market ended softer on Wednesday, 02 December 2015, as investors secured profit on caution ahead of key events later this week. Total 17 out of 33 TSE industry group declined, with the day's notable losers comprised Glass & Ceramics Products, Pulp & Paper, Precision Instruments, and Marine Transportation, while notable gainers inclined Construction, Information & Communication, Air Transportation, and Electric Power & Gas issues. The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 0.37%, or 74.27 points, to 19938.13, after closing on Tuesday at its highest level since Aug. 20. The wider Topix index of all first-section shares edged up 0.02%, or 0.31 point, to 1602.26.

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