TOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

hit a record high on Monday, tracking the Dow Jones's higher

finish last week, with Uniqlo-brand owner Fast Retailing ( FRCOF ) leading

the gains.

The Nikkei rose 0.6% to 43,628.21 as of 0015 GMT.

The broader Topix also scaled a record peak, gaining

0.4% to 3,120.15.

The blue-chip Dow Jones ended higher after hitting an

intraday record high on Friday, as UnitedHealth's shares jumped

after Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake.

However, other Wall Street indexes slipped, as mixed data

clouded the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy move.

Fast Retailing ( FRCOF ) rose 1.38% to lend the biggest boost

to the Nikkei.

Technology heavyweights weighed on the Nikkei, with SoftBank

Group and Sony Group ( SONY ) falling 0.42% each.