TOKYO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed from the bell on Tuesday as the yen's comparative strength inhibiting buying on the one hand, while a record showing on U.S. bourses overnight prompted buying on the other.
As of 9:15 a.m. local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged down 3.78 points, or 0.02 percent, from Monday to 16,865.78.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, crept 1.18 points, or 0.09 percent higher at 1,317.81.
Notable early gainers comprised mining and nonferrous metal issues, whereas food and fishery, agriculture and forestry issues were among those that lost ground in early trade.
