Nikkei 225 advances at slower pace than its counterparts

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On Thursday Japan's Nikkei Stock Average followed Asian market upward trend, though at a slower pace. Japanese benchmark index gained 1.93% or 162.77 points and closed at 8,597.38. Miner companies provided major positive contribution to the index. JFE Holdings Inc. added 8.9% while Nippon Steel Corp. jumped 7.1%. Japanese auto makers return on positive side as Mazda Corp. traded up 4.38% and Honda Motor Co. increased by 3.98%.
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