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Regardless of a fall in the broader Topix index, the Nikkei 225 index slightly increased by 0.07% to 9,533.75, yet having below the 30-day average trading volume. Only three out of ten industries advanced with the biggest increase in Consumer Services and Health care, up 0.88% and 0.55%, respectively. The best performing company was Sumco Corporation that jumped 17% as the wafer maker's price target was raised at Bank of America Merill Lynch. Among other top performers were Sharp Corporation and Nippon Sheet Glass by soaring 5.6% and 5%, subsequently. Meanwhile, Tokyo Electric Power was the biggest loser with 6% decline, and Sharp Corporation tumbled 5.6% after it closed at the highest level since August 30 last week.