Japan to Help Tepco With Fukushima Payouts; S&P Lowers Rating

may force lenders to forgive loans to Tepco. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. declined 3.8 percent, while Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. closed 2.8 percent lower and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. fell 3 percent. The Nikkei 225 stock average ended...