Nikkei Edges Higher in Mixed Trading

* Nikkei 225 Stock Average: +41.36 (+0.2%) to 18,157.93; highest turnover ex-SQ since May 10, highest volume ex-SQ since June 7
* Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: +50 (+0.3%) to 18,180, Singapore (SGX) 18,185, Chicago 7/19 — 18,195
* TOPIX: +8.17 (+0.5%) to 1,776.17; Advancers 667 x decliners 936 (unchanged 128), New highs 66 x new lows 65; 18/33 sectors posted gains
* Jasdaq: -0.39 (-0.5%) to 79.07
* Yen weakens ~0.3% against US$ to 122.30; ~168.60 against euro

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