Tokyo Stocks Hit 1990 Low
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TOKYO — Prices on the Tokyo stock market were down at midday today after tumbling to a new low for the year in mid-morning trading. The Nikkei was down 314.03 points, or 1.32%, to 23,497.88 at the midday close, after hitting a 1990 low of 23,405.71. The previous 1990 low mark of 23,547.27 was set Aug. 24.
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