Wed, 01 May 2013 16:19:03 GMT
Japan's stocks fall amid unfavourable earning reports
Japanese equities declined on Wednesday with the benchmark index falling after it recorded the largest monthly growth since 1999 after earning reports released by carmakers and chemical sector companies disappointed investors. The Topix Index decreased by 0.6% to 1,158.37 with about nine shares dropping for every seven rising, while the index recorded a 13% gain in April.