Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:41:08 GMT
Japanese stocks retreat from highest in two months
Japanese stocks dropped, with the regional Topix index falling from the highest level in two months, after shipping lines and construction companies posted losses. The Topix declined 0.2% to 1,219.92 at the close in Tokyo, after decreasing 0.7%, the index has fallen 18% from its highest level on May 22, while the Nikkei 225 Stock Average slid 0.3% to 13,731.28.