Nikkei average falls as investors take profits after recent gains

jp.reuters.com (Japanese)

The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three days, with profit-taking sales dominating after yesterday's gains. The Nikkei closed down 293.14 yen at 50,219.18 yen, following a significant rise that pushed it past the 50,000 mark for the first time. Despite the decline, buying on dips supported the market as investors anticipated further gains.


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