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Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning as exporter issues were sought on the back of a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar, after stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data for May reduced the prospects of early interest rate cuts. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 188.26 points, or 0.49 percent, from Friday to 38,872.19. The broader Topix index was up 19.34 points, or 0.70 percent, at 2,774.37. The dollar rose to near the 157 yen line in Tokyo as the U.S. currency was bought on expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for longer after a jobs report released Fr…

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