Japan shares end mixed as growth stocks drag ahead of U.S. jobs data – Reuters
By Reuters Staff
TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) – Japanese shares ended on a mixed note on Friday, weighed down by growth shares, as investors awaited a key U.S. payroll report that could intensify worries over inflation and taper talks from the Federal Reserve.
The Nikkei average ended 0.40% lower at 28,941.52 after two days of gains, while the broader Topix managed to close 0.03% higher at 1,959.19, its fourth straight day of gains.
Growth shares fell by 0.34%, while value shares added 0.37%, as investors…
