Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday, as selling tracking overnight falls in U.S. technology shares was offset by buying of exporters on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar.
In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 47.25 points, or 0.14 percent, from Thursday to 33,492.37. The broader Topix index was up 4.43 points, or 0.19 percent, at 2,366.45.
On the top-tier Prime Market, decliners were led by mining and electric appliance issues, while transportation equipment and insurance issues led gainers.
At 9 a.m., the dollar fetched 141.42-45 yen compared with 141.35-45 yen in New York and 140.80-82 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The euro was quoted at $1.1067-1069 and 156.51-57 yen against $1.1056-1066 and 156.40-50 yen in New York and $1.1115-1117 and 156.50-54 yen in Tokyo late Thursday afternoon.
