Japanese Stocks Retreat as Investors Lock in Profits

Japan’s Nikkei Ends Lower as Investors Lock in Profits from Recent Rally

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday in a listless trade as investors continued to sell stocks to book profits after last week's rally.

Japanese Stocks Retreat as Investors Lock in Profits

The Japanese stock market experienced a modest decline on Wednesday as investors opted to sell their stocks and secure profits following a recent uptick in prices. The Nikkei share average fell by 0.26% to close at 33,321.22. Despite opening 0.49% lower, the index briefly traded in positive territory before reversing course. Investors displayed caution in light of the recent gains in the Nikkei, leading to a pause in purchasing activity. Accordi…