TOKYO, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower for the third straight day on Friday, dragged down by heavy selling of Nikkei heavyweight Fast Retailing following a disappointing earnings report.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 414.69 points, or 1.05 percent, from Thursday at 39,190.40.
The broader Topix index, finished 21.80 points, or 0.80 percent, lower at 2,714.12.
Stocks stayed in negative territory as Fast Retailing saw heavy selling after the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain reported sluggish earnings in some markets, brokers said.
The retailer ended the day down 6.5 percent. ■