Tokyo: Stocks close lower on profit-taking

[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks fell on Thursday as investors locked in profits following a three-day rally, with a strong yen weighing on the market.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.99 per cent or 227.77 points to close at 22,738.61 while the broader Topix index was down 0.92 per cent or 16.48 points at 1,783.89.

AFP