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• Nikkei slips for second day as investors book profits from rally

  The Nikkei share average slipped for a second day on Wednesday as investors took a firmer yen as a cue to pocket profits in exporters like Panasonic Corp after an eight-session market rally.

• Nikkei closes at new 54-month high on BoJ hopes

  The Nikkei average closed at its highest level in four and a half years on Tuesday as confirmation hearings for Bank of Japan leadership nominees boosted expectations of aggressive monetary easing, but gains were trimmed on profit-taking in financials and exporters.

• Asian shares listless, yen firmer but near lows

  Most Asian shares barely moved on Tuesday as a holiday in the US and a lack of catalysts kept many investors on the sidelines.

• Nikkei falls on caution over G20 meet

  Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday as investors pared exposure to exporters and banks while awaiting the weekend G20 meeting.

• Nikkei heads for third day of decline, as Bank of Japan action falls short

  Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, heading for a third straight day of decline after the Bank of Japan's latest aggressive easing fell short of some expectations for immediate action, triggering profit-taking in exporters such as automakers.

• China rate cut sparks fears of grim economic data

  Global cheers over China's decision to cut interest rates faded on concerns that it signalled impending release of grim economic data.