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Nikkei rises 2 pct as risk appetite improves on jobs report

* Carmakers boosted by Toyota results, soft yen * Sharp extends losses, Hon Hai drops obligations * Risk appetite improves on U.S. jobs report By Sophie Knight TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped 2 percent to post its biggest one-day gain in more than 3 months on Monday, buoyed by solid U.S. jobs data and strong earnings for Toyota Motor Co that provided reassurance amid a poor earnings season. Bargain-hunting for stocks that have been punished for p ...

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Published By: Reuters (Company news) - Monday, 6 August, 2012