Nikkei flat ahead of U.S. jobs data but Hitachi up
TOKYO, July 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average was flat on on Thursday as caution set in ahead of U.S. jobs data, but Hitachi Ltd (6501.T: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped on a report that it will boost production of lithium ion batteries for hybrid cars.
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 was unchanged at 9,940.12. On Wednesday, it briefly touched its highest in about two weeks above 10,000, before ending the day slightly lower.
The broader Topix .TOPX was also flat, at 929.12. (Reporting by Aiko Hayashi)
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