Tokyo stocks closed mixed as chip issues advance, investors lock in gains
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TOKYO, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Friday as advances by semiconductor-oriented issues and some bellwether issues were offset by profit-taking by investors securing gains after the market's recent 30-year closing highs.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 42.86 points, or 0.14 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 29,520.07.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 3.06 points, or 0.16 percent, to finish at 1,933.88.

Marine transportation and glass and ceramic product issues led notable decliners, while semiconductor, metal product and securities house issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.

Markets in Japan were closed on Thursday for a national holiday.