Foreign brokers place net Japan stock sell orders

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TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Orders for Japanese stocks placed through 13 foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Tuesday showed an intention to sell a net 4.8 million shares, market sources said.

There were buy orders for 14.9 million shares and sell orders for 19.7 million, they said. (Reporting by Elaine Lies)