RTRS: Nikkei flat as Pioneer surges but banks fall
Japan's Nikkei average was flat on Wednesday, with Pioneer Corp (6773.T) soaring on news that it may apply for state funds but banking shares falling on investor caution ahead of the outcome of U.S. bank assessments.
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 dipped 0.02 percent to 8,709.63, after spending most of the morning in slightly positive territory.
The broader Topix .TOPIX fell 0.2 percent to 829.00.
