Tokyo stocks close higher on Wall Street's lead

TOKYO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday as Wall Street's rise late last week set a positive tone for investors, coupled with broader hopes for the health of the global economy.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 102.72 points, or 0.48 percent, from Friday to close the day at 21,528.23.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 11.35 points, or 0.71 percent, to finish at 1,620.87.

Pulp and paper, electric appliance and securities house-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.