Tokyo stocks end flat on weak yen, Wall Street's decline

TOKYO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed essentially flat Tuesday as investors both bought on the back of the yen's comparative weakness and sold based on Wall Street's overnight decline.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 40.16 points, or 0.18 percent, from Friday to close the day at 22,508.03.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, shed 3.05 points, or 0.17 percent, to finish at 1,774.18.

Mining and marine transportation issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play, while bank and air transportation issues comprised the day's notable decliners.

Financial markets here were closed on Monday for a national holiday. Enditem