TOKYO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Thursday morning, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index reversing earlier gains and dropping into negative territory as concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic outweighed an earlier upbeat mood on the European Central Bank's announcement of a hefty asset-purchase plan.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 124.29 points, or 0.74 percent, from Wednesday to 16,602.26.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 18.62 points, or 1.47 percent, at 1,289.46.
Mining and marine transportation issues comprised notable decliners, while land transportation and insurance issues comprised those that gained the most by the morning break. Enditem
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