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Japan's Nikkei rises on tech rally, stronger yen weighs on exporters

Apr 30, 2026 7:38 PM

TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

rose on Friday, helped by a small group of technology stocks

including Tokyo Electron ( TOELF ), although gains were limited as the

yen's rally weighed on exporters.

The Nikkei climbed 0.36% to 59,496.50 by 0133 GMT,

while the broader Topix

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