Nikkei choppy ahead of US jobs data; Egypt, Portugal developments eyed

* Egypt, Portugal developments eyed - analyst * Upside likely around 14,500 in next few weeks - analyst * Suntory Beverage and Food extends gains By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged up in choppy trade on Thursday as investors were cautious ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data on Friday, while worries over political turmoil in Egypt and Portugal dampened sentiment. The Nikkei gained 0.1 percent to 14,070.93 in midmorning trade after openin