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STOCKS: Asia-Pacific indices were lower in the main as trade war doubts and a

heavy session for Wall St weighed on the region. US stocks traded lower on

Thursday owing to a combination of profit warnings and after the US Supreme

Court's decision ruled that states can collect sales tax from online retailers.

- The Nikkei 225 shed over 1.0% with all of the major sectors trading lower, as

telecoms added the most weight. The Hang Seng lost 0.4%, although most of the

sectors traded higher, it was only the energy sector that added any notable

pressure. The CSI 300 was the outperformer, registering small gains after a

heavy few sessions, while the Shanghai Comp hovered above bear market territory.

The ASX 200 was also lower on the day, with telecoms and energy leading the

declines.

- US index futures were little changed.