Tokyo stocks fall on firm yen after Nikkei hits 33-year high

Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday as investors sought to lock in gains after the Nikkei index reached a 33-year intraday high, with a firm yen spurring selling of exporters.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 197.17 points, or 0.59 percent, from Friday at 33,388.03. The broader Topix index finished 18.45 points, or 0.77 percent, lower at 2,372.60.On the top-tier Prime Market, decliners …

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