Japan's Nikkei end lower over tech heavyweight losses

TOKYO, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower on Wednesday over losses of tech heavyweights amid a cautious market sentiment.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 177.39 points, or 0.43 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 41,097.69.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 10.71 points, or 0.37 percent, higher at 2,915.21.

Market watchers here noted