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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.24 percent or 52.62 points to 22,323.01 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.02 percent or 0.38 points at 1,727.38.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.24 percent or 52.62 points to 22,323.01 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.02 percent or 0.38 points at 1,727.38.