Tokyo, October 8 /BNA/ – Japanese stock indices ended their trading on Wednesday with a streak of gains lasting four consecutive sessions, as profit-taking after reaching record levels outweighed the optimism about further financial stimulus policies.

The Nikkei index closed down 0.45 percent at 47,734.99 points.

The broader Topix index rose 0.2 percent to reach an all-time high of 3,235.66 points.