The Nikkei average dipped 0.21 percent to 39,819.11 while the broader Topix index settled 0.19 percent lower at 2,834.48.

While tepid, economic growth remains positive globally and, in the U.S., could improve toward the end of the year and into ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday after Wall Street rose to records following better-than-expected updates on the economy and a mixed set of profit reports from big ...