Japan Nikkei closes softer on profit taking

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average declined marginal 8.75 points, or 0.03%, to 30,240.06. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 3.01 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close marginally lower

Tokyo stocks gave up early gains and closed slightly lower on Monday as traders eyed developments in the crisis surrounding Chinese property giant Evergrande.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged down ... ( read original story ...)