Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.14 percent at 8,714.12 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.01 percent to 735.67.
Nikkei share average opens down 0.14 pct
TOKYOS-NIKKEI-SHARE-AVERAGE-OPENS-DOWN-014-P:Nikkei share average opens down 0.14 pct
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First Published: Aug 07 2012 | 5:46 AM IST
