Nikkei up 2.2 pct led by exporters on U.S. GDP
(Updates to midday)
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 2.2 percent on Friday, led by exporters such as Canon Inc (7751.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) as surprisingly strong U.S. GDP data helped soothe concerns about the health of the world's biggest economy. [ID:nN28278433]
Fujifilm Holdings (4901.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) plunged after slashing its annual operating profit forecast by nearly a quarter. [ID:nT63086]
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 ended the morning up 279.37 points at 13,047.62. The broader Topix .TOPX climbed 2.3 percent to 1,247.49.
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