Tokyo stocks end mixed on caution over U.S. economic data

TOKYO, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed on Tuesday as a weaker yen supported exporter issues, while gains were locked in as cautious investors waited for U.S. economic data later this week.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 14.56 points, or 0.04 percent, from Monday at 38,686.31.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 17.28 points, or 0.6