TOKYO: Sharp shares tumbled Thursday on news its takeover by Taiwan’s Foxconn would go ahead at a sharply reduced price, as Tokyo stocks ended the morning session flat.

The market enjoyed a strong start as it extended a global rally sparked by US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen’s suggestion that another rate hike would not happen any time soon.

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