Japan's benchmark Nikkei logs 3rd largest drop in history
TOKYO, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index lost over 2,800 points on Monday, marking the third largest point drop in history.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 2,892.12 points, or 5.20 percent, from Friday at 52,728.72.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 141.09 points, or 3.80 percent, lower at 3,575.84.
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