Nikkei 225 index pushed lower by Suzuki and Dainippon

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average finished slightly lower on Tuesday, affected by earnings reports and global uncertainty. Nikkei 225 index edged down 0.08% or 7.17 points at 8,922.03. Dainippon Screen tumbled 7% and Suzuki Motor fell 1.8% on worse than expected earnings reports. On the upside Nikkei index was supported by shipping companies Mitsui O.S.K. Lines  and Nippon Yusen K.K, which added 2.2% and 2.4% respectively. Japan Tobacco appreciated 5.4% on its raised sales predictions, while Toyota Motors traded flat before issuing its upward revised revenue forecasts.