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Tokyo Stocks Bracing for Ex-Dividend Selling Late Next Week

Tokyo Stocks Bracing for Ex-Dividend Selling Late Next Week

   Tokyo, March 21 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo stocks are expected to remain top-heavy next week, with renewed selling likely after the final trading day on Thursday for securing dividend rights.
   This week, the benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained 623.96 points, or 1.68 pct, to close at 37,677.06, supported by buying on dips after recent losses, as well as dividend hunting ahead of the end of March, or fiscal 2024.

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