TOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average is likely to edge higher on Wednesday after strong U.S. corporate earnings lured investors back into beaten-down shares on Wall Street, but gains were expected to be limited by the yen's continuing strength.
Wall Street rose after earnings from Wal-Mart Stores Inc , the world's largest retailer, and Home Depot Inc beat analyst forecasts. [ID:nN17234410] [ID:nN17114618]
The dollar edged up against the yen , but market ...
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