TOKYO, April 21 ― Tokyo stocks opened lower today, tracking falls on Wall Street as investor sentiment worsened on plunging oil prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.96 per cent or 188.84 points at 19,480.28 in early trade, while the broader Topix Index fell 0.94 per cent or 13.46...
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.96 per cent or 188.84 points at 19,480.28 in early trade, while the broader Topix Index fell 0.94 per cent or 13.46 points to 1,418.95. — Reuters pic
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.96 per cent or 188.84 points at 19,480.28 in early trade, while the broader Topix Index fell 0.94 per cent or 13.46 points to 1,418.95. Nintendo was down 1.02 per cent at ¥45,460 after a report said the game giant is set to increase production of its Switch game console to meet surging stay-at-home demand.
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