TOKYO, March 4, (APP/AFP): Tokyo stocks dipped at the start of
trade on Friday as a stronger yen dented exports, despite a positive lead from Wall Street.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange lost 0.19
percent, or 32.80 points, to 16,927.36 in opening deals, while the broader
Topix index of all first-section shares fell 0.17 percent, or 2.32 points, to 1,366.73.