Nikkei Stock Average Opens 0.9% Lower at 68313.46
The Nikkei Stock Average opened 0.9% lower at 68313.46, influenced by declines in auto and pharmaceutical stocks.
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2018 ET - Japanese stocks are lower following Thursday's sharp gains as concerns about higher energy costs continue. Tech, auto and pharmaceutical stocks are leading declines. SoftBank Group is down 3.6%, Honda Motor is 1.8% lower and Chugai Pharmaceutical is down 2.4%. The dollar is at 157.81 yen…