TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks end higher on Friday, as selling of some technology issues were offset by buying of wide-ranging shares amid hopes for economic-boosting policies.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 96.88 points, or 0.16 percent, from Thursday to 58,850.27. The broader Topix index finished 58.34 points, or 1.50 percent, higher at 3,938.68, also a record high.
On the top-tier Prime Market, the main gainers were oil and coal product, mining and construction issues.
The Nikkei stock index dropped in the morning, as some heavyweight technology issues were pressured by declines among U.S. tech shares, including Nvidia Corp.
Shares related to data centers were sold to lock in gains, but the market was prevented from sliding as many other shares gained ground, Kyodo News reported, citing equity strategist Toshikazu Horiuchi. ■
