Nikkei edges down on profit-taking ahead of U.S. jobs data
TOKYO, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Friday after hitting a seven-month closing high the previous day, as investors took profits on recent gainers such as exporters ahead of U.S. jobs data. The Nikkei dropped 0.2 percent to 9,527.39. The broader Topix index added 0.2 percent to 790.24.
TOKYO, Dec 7- Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Friday after hitting a seven-month closing high the previous day, as investors took profits on recent gainers such as exporters ahead of U.S. jobs data. The Nikkei dropped 0.2 percent to 9,527.39. The broader Topix index added 0.2 percent to 790.24.