Tokyo stocks end mixed on firmer yen, tech shares gain

TOKYO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Wednesday as export-oriented issues were sold on a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar, while tech shares advanced on solid earnings from a major supplier of semiconductor-making equipment.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 25.17 points, or 0.05 percent, from Tuesday at 53,358.71. The broader Topix index finished 28.10 points, or 0.79 percent, lower at 3,535.49.

On the top-tier Prime Market, the main gainers were nonferrous metal and mining shares, while notable decliners were chemical and transportation equipment issues.

The dollar hit a three-month low of 152.10 yen overnight on wariness over possible yen-buying intervention by Japanese and U.S. authorities.

Stocks mostly remained lower, with exporter shares coming under pressure as fears grew that corporate earnings could be hurt by a stronger yen.

However, the Nikkei index turned higher in the late afternoon as technology issues were bought after Dutch chip giant ASML Holding N.V. reported stronger-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter of 2025 and an upbeat projection, brokers said. ■