TOKYO, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Nikkei stock index dropped Tuesday morning as investors locked in gains after it closed at an all-time high above the 40,000 mark the previous day.
According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 168.62 points, or 0.42 percent, from Monday to 39,940.61.
The broader Topix index was up 3.81 points, or 0.14 percent, at 2,710.09.