Stocks rebounded slightly on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, supported by buying on dips.
The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 4.72 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 19,984.62. On Tuesday, the key market shed 190.92 points.
The Topix index of all first-section issues closed up 0.65 point, or 0.04 percent, at 1,597.09, after falling 13.53 points the previous day.
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