TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - Japanese shares ended the morning session mixed as investors refrained from taking aggressive positions ahead of the release of earnings of major companies like Sony and Honda later in the day.
A firmer yen which may hurt exporters also restrained buying interest.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average edged up 34.75 points or 0.2 percent to 16,393.14.
The broader TOPIX index dipped 5.18 points or 0.3 percent to 1,558.68.
Decliners outnumbered gainers 986 to 604 with 126 issues unchanged.
Trading volume rose to 807 million shares from 793.2 million shares yesterday morning.
(1 US dollar = 114.15 yen)
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