TOKYO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened marginally higher Thursday as the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar helped lift exporter issues, while buybacks on dips following recent slides bolstered the broader market.
As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average has gained 44.21 points, or 0.20 percent, from Wednesday to 22,244.21.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 4.12 points, or 0.26 percent, at 1,616.17.
Real estate, miscellaneous product and land transportation-linked issues comprised those that gained the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell. Enditem
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