Tokyo stocks mixed in morning on solid machinery orders, global economic woes

TOKYO, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday morning as buying on the back of robust machinery orders data was offset by selling on concerns over the global economic outlook amid ongoing trade issues.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 19.08 points, or 0.09 percent, from Tuesday to 21,223.36.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, shed 1.16 points, or 0.07 percent, at 1,560.16.

Pulp and paper, and electric appliance issues led notable gainers, while issues that declined the most comprised securities houses. Enditem