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Japanese market trades sharply lower on Wall Street tumble, stronger yen
(RTTNews) - The Japanese market was trading sharply lower on Thursday, halting a seven-day winning streak, after U.S. markets tumbled overnight following a new set of earnings warnings and more evidence of a poor employment outlook. Additionally, a
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Honda Motor (HMC) NewsBite - HMC Freezes Argentina Plant
Honda Motor (NYSE: HMC) opened at $23.41. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $23.13 and a high of $23.42. HMC is now trading at $23.20, up $1.56 (7.21%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $17.35 to a high of $36.40. Shares
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Canon (CAJ) NewsBite - CAJ Jumps on Unusual Volume
Canon (NYSE: CAJ) opened at $35.24. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $34.51 and a high of $35.25. CAJ is now trading at $34.63, up $2.01 (6.16%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $24.04 to a high of $54.99. CAJ shares are
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 01:41:00 GMT

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Japan Seeks Australia’s Help to Thwart Whaling Opponents
Japan said Tuesday that it would formally ask Australia to keep anti-whaling activists and their ship, the Steve Irwin, from refueling at Australian ports.


Beacon of Japan’s Future, Sparkling With Nostalgia
Tokyo Tower, the city’s Eiffel Tower-like structure, has turned 50, and has become the symbol of a bygone era that has won a new place in the national imagination.


Japan Recession Fears Reinforced by New Data
Japan’s industry output in November plunged 8.1 percent from October, the biggest decline on record.


Japan Turns to Technology to Lift Fishing Industry
A hybrid boat engine is one part of a multimillion-dollar government-led effort to address rising energy costs.


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