Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.40 percent at 9,703.56 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.36 percent to 796.33.
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TOKYOS-NIKKEI-SHARE-AVERAGE-OPENS-DOWN-040-P:Tokyo's Nikkei share average opens down 0.40 pct
Reuters TokyoJapan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.40 percent at 9,703.56 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.36 percent to 796.33.
First Published: Dec 14 2012 | 5:35 AM IST