Tokyo stocks end practically flat on profit-taking

TOKYO, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended essentially flat Tuesday.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 20.80 points, or 0.10 percent, from Monday to close the day at 21,302.65.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 4.56 points, or 0.28 percent, higher at 1,606.52.

Mining, oil and coal product, and land transportation-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.