TOKYO (Kyodo) — Tokyo stocks were mixed early Tuesday as buying following the U.S. Dow Jones index’s record-high close was offset by selling of some chip-related shares.
In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 236.86 points, or 0.34 percent, from Monday to 69,500.83. The broader Topix index was up 19.94 points, or 0.49 percent, at 4,121.90.
On the top-tier Prime Market, the main gainers were bank and securities house issues, while marine transportation and metal product shares were notable decliners.
At 9 a.m., the U.S. dollar fetched 162.09-11 yen compared with 162.02-12 yen in New York and 162.16-17 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Monday.
The euro was quoted at $1.1441-1442 and 185.44-48 yen against $1.1436-1446 and 185.34-44 yen in New York and $1.1425-1427 and 185.28-32 yen in Tokyo late Monday afternoon.
Source: 毎日新聞
