Reuters

12:16 JST, August 21, 2025 (updated at 16:30JST)

TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking U.S. peers lower.

The Nikkei .N225 slipped 0.65% to close at 42,610.17. The index has lost 2.5% over the past three sessions following its record high on Tuesday.

The broader Topix .TOPX fell 0.52% at 3,082.95.

“Investors kept selling stocks to book........

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