Tokyo stocks end lower amid profit-taking moves

TOKYO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak, as investors took steps to lock in gains amid concerns over corporate performance.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 831.60 points, or 2.16 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 37,628.48.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished