Japan Stocks May Gain, Led by Banks on Earnings; Sumitomo Metal May Climb

(Bloomberg) -- Japanese shares may advance, led by
banks, after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. forecast
profit will increase for this business year.

Commodity-related shares such as Inpex Holdings Inc. and
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. may rise after crude oil and metals
prices gained.


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