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The Nikkei stock index extended its losses Friday morning, briefly tumbling over 2,000 points, on selling fueled by concerns over the U.S. economy following weaker-than-expected economic data. At 10 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average had plunged 1,899.52 points, or 4.98 percent, from Thursday to 36,226.81.

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